Salman Ali Agha runout row: Should umpires have called dead ball? MCC settles debate The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket’s laws, has resolved a contentious debate over a controversial run-out dismissal during a Bangladesh vs Pakistan One-Day International (ODI) match. The incident, which sparked widespread discussion among players, officials, and fans, occurred when Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was dismissed in a rare and disputed manner. The MCC clarified that the decision was lawful under the established rules of cricket. The run-out happened during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. In the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings, Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were in a strong partnership, having added 109 runs for the fourth wicket after Pakistan lost three early wickets. On the fourth delivery of the over, bowled by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rizwan played a gentle push down the ground. The ball rolled toward Agha, who was positioned outside his crease at the non-striker’s end. As the ball made contact with his pads, Agha bent down to pick it up. Miraz quickly collected the ball and broke the stumps while Agha was still outside the crease, appealing for a run-out. The on-field umpire upheld the appeal, and the third umpire confirmed the dismissal in favor of Bangladesh. Agha, visibly frustrated, walked back to the pavilion, expressing his displeasure with the decision. The incident raised questions about whether the ball should have been declared dead, as some suggested the collision between Agha and Miraz might have rendered the ball out of play. However, the MCC stated that the ball remained in play under the Laws of Cricket.#sher_e_bangla_national_cricket_stadium #mehidy_hasan_miraz #mcc #salman_ali_aghaz #bangladesh_pakistan_odi
