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Sana Mir faced backlash for referring to "Azad Kashmir" during PAK vs BAN

She clarified the remark was misunderstood and not political

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets, led by Rubya Haider and Shorna Akter

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan was overshadowed by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir faced criticism for referring to "Azad Kashmir" during the broadcast.

Mir made the comment while discussing Pakistan batter Natalia’s cricketing journey: “…Natalia, who comes from Kashmir, Azad Kashmir, plays in Lahore a lot of cricket. She has to come to Lahore to play most of her cricket there.” Social media erupted, with fans accusing Mir of politicising the broadcast and demandin

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