MCC Clarifies Salman Ali Agha's Dismissal Was Legal Under Cricket Laws The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has officially confirmed that the controversial run-out dismissal of Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka was correctly applied under the Laws of Cricket. The incident, which sparked widespread debate, involved a collision between Agha and Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz during a fielding attempt. The MCC’s statement emphasized that the decision to dismiss Agha was lawful and that the fielding side had the option to withdraw the appeal in line with the Spirit of Cricket. The dismissal occurred when Miraz attempted to field a shot played by Mohammad Rizwan. As Miraz moved to collect the ball, he collided with Agha, who had positioned himself at the non-striker’s end. Agha bent down as if to retrieve the ball, assuming play had stopped, but Miraz quickly gathered the ball and deflected it onto the stumps while Agha remained outside his crease. The Pakistan captain was subsequently dismissed. After the match, Agha expressed regret over the incident, stating he would have chosen a more sportsmanlike approach if he had been the fielder. In its statement, the MCC clarified that the non-striker was clearly out of his ground when the wicket was broken, and the ball remained in play. “Under the Laws, there is little that either umpire could have done differently,” the MCC said. The club also highlighted that Agha had put himself at greater risk by attempting to handle the ball without consulting the fielding side. “No batter should attempt to pick up the ball without the consent of the fielding side, as this could lead to an Obstructing the Field dismissal,” the statement added.#pakistan #bangladesh #mehidy_hasan_miraz #mcc #salman_ali_aghaz
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
NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration LIVE: Last Date March 15, Choice Filling Starts Today — Complete Guide for DM & MCh Aspirants The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has launched the NEET SS Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration process, with the final deadline set for March 15, 2026. Candidates who cleared the NEET SS 2025 exam are now required to complete their registration and choice filling to secure admission to post-doctoral super speciality programs such as DM, MCh, and DrNB. The choice filling window opens on March 11 and closes on March 16, marking critical dates for aspiring medical professionals. NEET SS counselling is the centralized process for allocating 100% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in super speciality courses at premier medical institutions like AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. Over 34,551 candidates who passed the NEET SS 2025 exam are eligible to participate. The counselling process determines admission to highly competitive specialties such as Neurology, Cardiology, and Neurosurgery, which are among the most sought-after in Indian medicine. The MCC has released a detailed schedule for Round 1, emphasizing strict adherence to deadlines. Registration for Round 1 opens on March 10 and closes on March 15. Choice filling begins on March 11 and must be completed by March 16 at 11:55 PM. Round 2 registration is scheduled for March 26–27, with the academic session for the 2026 super speciality courses starting on April 10. The MCC has instructed institutions to treat weekends and public holidays as working days, ensuring no extensions to deadlines. To register, candidates must visit the MCC website (mcc.nic.in), log in using their NEET SS roll number and password, and fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, and contact information.#aiims #mcc #neet_ss_counselling_2026 #pgi_chandigarh #cmc_vellore
