Salman Agha's controversial run-out against Bangladesh in the second ODI
During an over bowled by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Rizwan played a soft shot straight down the ground. The ball slowly rolled towards Salman Ali Agha, who had stepped out of his crease at the non-striker's end.
As the ball touched his pads, Agha bent down to pick it up. But Miraz quickly ran towards the ball and knocked off the bails while Agha was still outside the crease, appealing for a run-out. The umpire gave him out, and the third umpire also confirmed the decision in Bangladesh's favour.
Agha looked clearly disappointed as he walked back to the pavilion, and TV cameras showed the Pakistan batter looking frustrated after the dismissal.
ICC's strict action against Salman Agha for the shocking incident
Now, the ICC has taken action on the issue. "Pakistan player Salman Ali Agha has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan's second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday," the ICC said in a statement.
Salman Agha found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
"Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.'
"In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Agha's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period."
The ICC has officially reprimanded Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha following a controversial run-out during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday, March 13, 2026.
While the dismissal itself sparked a massive debate over the "spirit of cricket," the ICC's punishment was specifically for Agha's aggressive reaction after being given out.
The Punishment
Official Reprimand: Agha was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct (Article 2.2), which relates to the "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing."
Demerit Point: One demerit point was added to his disciplinary record.
This is his first offense in a 24-month period. Admission of Guilt: Agha admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Neeyamur Rashid Rahul, meaning no formal hearing was required.
The Controversy: What Happened?
The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings.
The "Dead Ball" Assumption: Believing the ball was dead and trying to show good sportsmanship, Agha bent down to pick up the ball and hand it back to the bowler.
The Run-Out: Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved quickly, snatched the ball as Agha was picking it up, and broke the stumps while Agha was still out of his crease.
The Ruling: The third umpire, Kumar Dharmasena, confirmed the ball was still live, and Agha was ruled run out for 64.
The Outburst: A visibly furious Agha threw his batting gloves and helmet to the ground in frustration as he walked off, which triggered the ICC charge.
The Aftermath
Despite the heated moment and a subsequent batting collapse, Pakistan won the match by 128 runs (DLS method), leveling the series at 1-1.
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