A Comment That Sparked a Debate
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir recently faced backlash over a single on-air remark. During the Women’s World Cup 2025, she mentioned that batter Natalia Pervaiz was from “Azad Kashmir” and plays much of her cricket in Lahore.
That simple remark led to a wave of criticism from Indians, who accused her of bringing politics into the commentary box. Many even went as far as to demand her removal from the commentary panel.
Sana Mir Explains Her Side
Sana Mir later clarified that her words weren’t meant to be political. She explained that she was simply highlighting the player’s background as part of the broadcast.
“Please don’t politicize it, My role is to tell people about the players, not about politics.”
Her response made it clear that she was simply doing her job as a commentator.
Still Behind the Mic
Despite the criticism, Sana Mir remained part of the official commentary team and continued her work during the following matches, including the India–Pakistan game.
Her calm clarification helped defuse the controversy and refocus attention on the tournament.
Why This Moment Matters
Sana Mir has always been respected not only as a cricketer but also as a strong, thoughtful voice in sports. Since the war, politics has grown stronger in South Asia, and it now even influences cricket.
In the end, Sana’s handling of the situation with clarity and professionalism probably spoke louder than the controversy itself.
