DUBAI (Kashmir English): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken action against Pakistan batsman Salman Ali Agha, giving him a demerit point for his reaction to a controversial run-out in the second ODI against Bangladesh.
According to the ICC, Salman Ali Agha was found guilty of a level one breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. The ICC said Salman Ali Agha breached Article 2.2 in the second ODI against Bangladesh.
Article 2.2 deals with inappropriate conduct with cricket equipment, clothing or ground equipment during an international match. The ICC also added a demerit point to captain Salman Ali Agha’s record.
The cricketing body said Salman Ali Agha admitted his mistake.
Salman Ali Agha breaks silence on his controversial run-out against Bangladesh
Pakistan team’s middle-order batsman Salman Ali Agha has spoken up on his controversial run-out during the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Addressing the press conference after the match, Salman Ali Agha said that if he were in the place of the opposing player, he would have made a completely different decision.
Agha was playing well on 64 when Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz ran him out at the non-striker’s end, which triggered a debate around the ‘spirit of cricket’ and sparked mixed reactions from fans and former cricketers.
“Miraz’s run-out was correct as per the ICC rules, but I think sportsmanship should have been preferred on this occasion,” Pakistan T20I skipper said.
He added that if he had been in that situation, he would have probably made a different decision. He felt that the ball had become dead after hitting the pad and bat, so he was trying to give it back to the bowler, considering it dead.
Responding to a reporter, Agha said that if he [Mehdi Hasan Miraz] thinks it is right, that it’s his choice.”I would have acted differently, gone for sportsman’s spirit.”
Salman Ali Agha’s controversial run-out
The dismissal took place in the 39th over when Mohammad Rizwan pushed one down the ground; the ball went straight to the non-striker’s end, where Agha was standing.
The clips, getting viral from the match, showed that the ball stuck to Agha’s bat and on the pads while he was stepping out of the crease. Agha bent down to pick the ball up to hand it over to Mehdi Hasan, thinking that the ball was dead as it had hit his pad and bat.
Crucial moment! Mehidy Hasan Miraz removes Salman Agha with a brilliant run-out. ⚡🏏#BCB #Cricket #Bangladesh #Pakistan #ODI pic.twitter.com/N0inKkZVwz
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 13, 2026
However, Miraz quickly collected the ball, hit the stump, and started appealing for the run-out, which was eventually given out by the third umpire.
The Pakistan batter was visibly disappointed and angry after the dismissal and engaged in a war of words with Miraz before heading back to the pavilion.
