Former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir found herself at the center of a social media storm during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup after her reference to Natalia Pervaiz’s hometown sparked widespread debate. The incident occurred during the Bangladesh vs Pakistan clash in Colombo, prompting Mir to issue a detailed clarification on her commentary.

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Controversial Commentary Sparks Social Media Backlash

While discussing Natalia Pervaiz, a 29-year-old batter from Bandala in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Mir referred to the region as “Azad Kashmir” on the international broadcast. The remark, though intended to highlight the player’s journey from a challenging region, quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, leading to criticis

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