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The run out of Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha created major discussion during the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The incident took place at the Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Soon after the moment occurred, many fans and experts started debating whether the dismissal was fair.
Later, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which manages the official Laws of Cricket, shared its opinion on the matter.
The controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha
The moment took place during the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered the ball, while Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan played it back toward the bowler.
Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha stood at the non-striker’s end. He stepped out of his crease while looking for a quick single. During this movement, he accidentally collided with Miraz, who was moving toward the ball.
Soon after the collision, Salman Ali Agha tried to hand the ball to Miraz while he remained outside his crease. Miraz then picked up the ball himself and threw it underarm toward the stumps. The ball hit the wicket, which resulted in Agha being run out. Television umpire Kumar Dharmasena reviewed the moment and confirmed the decision.
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MCC explains the rules
After the incident, the MCC released a statement to explain the rules involved. According to the club, the umpires followed the correct procedure during the dismissal.
The MCC said that Agha remained outside his crease at the moment when the wicket was broken. In addition, the ball was still in play at that time. As a result, the run out met the conditions required under the Laws of Cricket.
“There is little that either umpire could have done differently. The non-striker was clearly out of his ground when the wicket was broken, and the ball was in play. That is out,” the statement read.
Was the ball dead after the collision?
Many viewers wondered whether the ball should have been declared dead after the players collided. The MCC clarified that a collision alone does not automatically stop play.
According to the rules, the umpire calls a “dead ball” mainly in situations involving serious injury or a clear pause in play. In this case, Miraz continued moving toward the ball and then completed the run-out attempt. This action clearly showed that the ball remained active.
Although the MCC confirmed that the dismissal followed the rules, the club also discussed the spirit of cricket. As captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz had the option to withdraw the appeal.
"It certainly would have been possible for Mehidy, as Bangladesh captain, to withdraw his appeal. Agha clearly thought the ball was dead and was attempting to assist the fielding side after an unintentional collision which made it harder for him to regain his ground.
The Laws allow a withdrawal for incidents where the batter is out in Law, but the fielding side feels that it would be better, within the Spirit of Cricket, to allow them to continue,” the MCC added.
Salman Ali Agha reprimanded after the match
After the dismissal, Salman Ali Agha showed visible frustration on the field. He threw his gloves and helmet in anger.
As a result, match referee Neeyamur Rashid charged him with abusing cricket equipment. The offence received a Level 1 classification under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct. This rule relates to the misuse or damage of cricket equipment or ground items during an international match. Soon afterward, Agha received an official reprimand for his actions.
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