“There is no malice in my heart …”: Sana Mer Pakistan, cleansing air on its note “Azad Kashmir” during the 2025 Women’s World Cup

The former women’s gym in Pakistan Healthy Mir, Now it is a commentator in ICC Women’s Odi World Cup 2025He made an explanation after arousing controversy during the Pakistan match against Bangladesh in Colombo.

While describing the Pakistani crochet player Natalia Perviz, Mir indicated as a player “From Kashmir, Azad Kashmir plays in Lahore a lot of cricket.” This phrase sparked sharp criticism, especially from Indian viewers, who accused it of injecting politics in broadcasting the World Cup by mentioning a disputed area.

Sana Mir responds to the note of “Azad Kashmir”

After the reverse reaction, Mir issued an official statement on her social media handles. She confirmed that her statements were not political by nature, saying:

“There was no malice in my heart or any intention to harm feelings.”

Mir explained that her words were aimed at highlighting the background and conflicts of Pervaiz, as is the common practice in international comment. She pointed out that her research came from cricket databases such as Espncricinfo, which was included at the time the player’s birthplace as “Azad Jamo and Kashmir.” According to Mir, her focus was only on the player’s journey, and not to make a political statement.

Mir urged the masses not “Its politicians”, Requesting viewers instead to estimate sport, teams and inspiring players ’stories.

“It is unfortunate how things are bombed and people are exposed in sports to unnecessary pressure. It is sad that this requires an explanation at the general level.

It was only supposed to comment about the birthplace of Pakistan’s player only, highlighting the challenges I faced from a specific area in Pakistan and its amazing journey. It is part of the story of the story that we do as commentators where the players come. I have done that day other players from other regions as well. Please do not politicize it. As a commentator on global feed, we are supposed to focus on sports, teams and players, highlighting inspiring stories about grains and perseverance. There is no malice in my heart or any intention to harm feelings.

I also attach the screen snapshot to the place where I am searching for most players, whether from Pakistan or any other country. I realize that they changed that now, but that’s what I was referring to. “ I wrote on x.

It is unfortunate how things are bombed in an inconsistent manner and people in sport are exposed to unnecessary pressure. It is sad that this requires an explanation at the general level.

It was only supposed to comment about the birthplace of Pakistan’s player only highlighting the challenges … pic.twitter.com/g722flj17c

– Sana Mir Sana Mir (@Mir_sana05) October 2, 2025

However, the observation comes at a sensitive time, as relations between India Pakistan are already facing cricket facades under severe political scrutiny.

In the wake of controversy, some voices on social media ICC and BCCI demanded removing Mir from the comments panel. As of now, none of the Cricket Game has issued an official statement regarding its position in the broadcasting team in the tournament.

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Cricket Vs Politics: familiar flash point

The episode highlights how the cricket game between India and Pakistan often becomes a flash point for political feeling, even outside the field. Mir tries to clarify the focus to the players and the World Cup itself, but the accident reflects the exact balance between sporting comments and geopolitical sensitivities.

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