The remark drew sharp reactions from various sections of social media and Sana has now issued a clarification via her \u2018X\u2019 account, saying that she has no malice in her heart and didn\u2019t have any intention to hurt any sentiments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt's unfortunate how things are being blown out of proportion and people in sports are being subjected to unnecessary pressure. It is sad that this requires an explanation at public level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy comment about a Pakistan player's hometown was only meant to highlight the challenges she faced of coming from a certain region in Pakistan and her incredible journey. It is part of the story telling we do as commentators as where the players come from. I did that today for two other players coming from other regions, too.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPlease don\u2019t politicise it. As a commentator on the World Feed, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance. There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments,\u201d wrote Sana on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sana also shared a screenshot showing Natalia\u2019s hometown mentioned as Azad Kashmir on ESPNCricinfo\u2019s player profile page. Due to the backlash, the portal has now edited it to \u2018Pakistan-administered Kashmir\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPlease don\u2019t politicise it. As a commentator on the World Feed, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance. There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments,\u201d wrote Sana on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Coming to the tournament, Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their 2025 Women\u2019s ODI World Cup tournament opener at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The side will now face arch-rivals and tournament hosts\u2019 India at the same venue on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n