Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha was dismissed in an uncommon method throughout the second One Day Worldwide of the three-match collection in opposition to Bangladesh on Friday on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium.
The bizarre incident occurred within the thirty eighth over throughout a spell from Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He delivered a ball to Mohammad Rizwan, who tried a defensive shot.
The ball spun and rolled instantly in the direction of Salman Agha, who was stationed on the non-striker’s finish.
Agha tried to intercept the ball, whereas on the identical time, bowler Mehidy Hasan rushed ahead. Each gamers converged on the Pakistan batter, who was standing outdoors his crease as he tried to select up the ball and hand it again to the bowler.
Simply because the right-handed batter was about to seize the ball, Miraz seized the chance. He collected it and swiftly broke the stumps, leaving Agha stranded and run out.
The pair have been then concerned in a dialogue concerning the incident, with Agha visibly expressing his shock.
The Pakistan T20I captain later displayed his frustration over the way of the run-out, throwing his gloves and helmet to the bottom as he made his approach again to the pavilion.
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja, who was offering commentary throughout the latest conflict, mirrored on the controversial dismissal involving Salman Agha.
He acknowledged the technical correctness of the choice whereas highlighting the bizarre circumstances surrounding it.
“Throughout the technical guidelines, he was certainly run out, however when it comes to sportsmanship, I’m afraid he obtained an enormous blow. He was nearly to select up the ball and return it to the bowler, however the bowler noticed an opportunity for a runout. You’ve obtained to really feel for him,” Ramiz said.
In the meantime, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez took to the social media platform X and expressed his disappointment over the dearth of sportsmanship proven by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
“Poor sportsmanship from captain Bangladesh Mehidy Hassan Miraz,” Hafeez wrote.
