Sana Mir
Sana Mir stands firm on her political comment amidst backlash (Credits : "X")

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She was slammed by the Indian fans, who urged the BCCI and ICC to remove her for making a political statement.

In the Women’s World Cup 2025 match against Bangladesh on Thursday, Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir made a controversial statement but she has refused to apologize for her words. Sana’s comment added fuel to the fire. A lot has happened between the two countries since Suryakumar Yadav‘s team refused to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts during the Asia Cup 2025.

Mir was talking about Natalia’s cricketing background. “Pakistan are a young side. Natalia is from Azad Kashmir. She came to Lahore to play cricket there,” she said.

She was slammed by the Indian fans, who urged the BCCI and ICC to remove her for making a political statement.

Sana Mir refuses to say sorry

Sana opted not to apologize despite facing significant criticism. Instead, she shared a detailed explanation on social media, clarifying that her intention was never to upset anyone with her statements.

Sana’s comments come at a time when cricket relations between India and Pakistan are particularly strained. During a recent Asia Cup Super 4 match against India, two Pakistani players were seen making offensive gestures.

Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan were under the scanner for their offensive gestures. The situation intensified when PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi took the Asia Cup trophy and medals with him after the Indian team refused to accept them from him.

In the meantime, the ICC is likely to assess the situation and could soon announce a ruling on Sana’s remarks during the Pakistan-Bangladesh match.

V M Suriya Narayanan is a passionate cricket writer who has been following the game since 2007. With a background in Civil Engineering (B.E.), he blends analytical thinking with a deep understanding of...