"Azad Kashmir" Remark At Women's World Cup Match Involving Pakistan Sparks Huge Row
The cricketer-turned-commentator was heavily criticised for her remarks by social media users.
- Sana Mir has come under fierce criticism over her controversial remark during the ongoing Women's ODI WC
- Mir, a former Pakistan captain, used a politically charged comment as Natalia Pervaiz walked out to bat
- She mentioned that Natalia hails from 'Azad Kashmir', which India calls Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Former Pakistan women's cricket team captain Sana Mir has come under fierce criticism over her controversial remark during the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup. During a match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo, Mir, who was on commentary duty, used a politically charged comment as Natalia Pervaiz walked out to bat. A viral video has been doing rounds on social media where the 39-year-old appeared to correct herself by mentioning that Natalia hails from 'Azad Kashmir', which India calls Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The cricketer-turned-commentator was heavily criticised for her remarks by social media users.
— New is here (@new_is_here) October 2, 2025
Player 'from Azad Kashmir' is this kind of commentary allowed?
— Lala (@FabulasGuy) October 2, 2025
And then they say keep politics away from sports. pic.twitter.com/1HSHjRWMZG
Player from 'Azad Kashmir' is this kind of commentry allowed?
— its Shruti (@Shruti_v31) October 2, 2025
Then they say keep politics away from sports.#pakvban #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/J0vp0aOQOT
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing down the target of 130 with 113 balls to spare.
An unbeaten half-century from Rubya Haider and her match-winning partnership with skipper Nigar Sultana, backed by fine bowling from young pacer Marufa Akter, helped Bangladesh thrash an out-of-depth Pakistan.
Rubya struck a 77-ball unbeaten 54 (4x8) and shared a 62-run partnership with skipper Sultana (23 off 44 balls) for the third wicket as Bangladesh overhauled the target of 130 with 113 balls to spare, reaching 131 for 3 in 31.1 overs.
Rubya played with caution initially after Bangladesh lost opener Fargana Hoque and Sharmin Akhter early but once she got the feel of the pitch, the 28-year-old hit a flurry of boundaries to make the chase look easy.
She belted three boundaries in the 19th over bowled by veteran Pakistan left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu which changed the complexion of the game as Bangladesh went into overdrive.
(With PTI Inputs)
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