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
Pakistan Batter Reprimanded for ICC Code Breach Pakistan opener Salman Ali Agha faced disciplinary action after being reprimanded for violating Level 1 of the International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct during the second One-Day International against Bangladesh in Dhaka. The incident occurred during Pakistan’s innings, specifically in the 39th over, when Agha, after being run out, threw his batting gloves and helmet to the ground in a manner deemed inappropriate under the code. The breach was linked to Article 2.2 of the ICC Code, which prohibits the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, or fixtures during international matches. Agha’s actions were classified as a Level 1 offense, which carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum of 50% of the player’s match fee. Additionally, a demerit point was added to his disciplinary record, marking his first offense within a 24-month period. Agha admitted to the violation and accepted the proposed sanction from Neeyamur Rashid Rahul, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. The charge was upheld by on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Tanvir Ahmed, along with third umpire Kumar Dharmasena and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul. Pakistan’s victory in the three-match series, secured with a 128-run win via the DLS method, sets up the final match against Bangladesh on Sunday. The outcome highlights the team’s dominance in the series, though the disciplinary action underscores the ICC’s strict enforcement of conduct standards in international cricket.#icc #salman_ali_aghaz #emirates_icc_international_panel_of_match_referees #adrian_holdstock #tanvir_ahmed
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
