Overview

• During the Pakistan–Bangladesh match in Colombo, Mir referred to batter Natalia Pervaiz as from “Azad Kashmir” after first saying “Kashmir.”
• A clip of the commentary spread widely on social media, with users tagging the ICC and BCCI and demanding her removal or discipline.
• Mir posted a statement on X calling the remark non-political, saying there was “no malice,” and citing an ESPNcricinfo entry as her source; she declined to apologise.
• Media outlets reported no immediate public response from the ICC or BCCI, and some said the BCCI may raise the issue at the ICC’s November meeting.
• Bangladesh won by seven wickets, and heightened India–Pakistan tensions from the recent Asia Cup continue to frame reactions around the tournament.