The incident took place in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings.
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha got run out while trying to pick up the ball at the non-striker's end during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday (March 13). The dismissal has once again triggered the spirit of cricket debate.
The incident took place in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were building a partnership. On the fourth delivery, Rizwan nudged the ball to the right of the bowler, where Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved across in his follow-through and managed to stop the ball with his boot.
In the process, Bangladesh skipper collided with Agha at the non-striker’s end. The ball trickled to a halt near their feet with the Pakistan batter momentarily outside his crease.
Instead of getting back inside, Agha decided to pick up the ball and give it to the bowler. However, Miraz had other plans as he quickly grabbed the ball and hit the stumps at the non-striker’s end.
Bangladesh captain immediately made an appeal and the on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire, who declared Agha run out after confirming the ball was still in play and the batter had not grounded his bat behind the crease.
Salman Ali Agha was dismissed for 64 off 62 deliveries and as he walked out to the dugout, he was seen throwing his helmet and gloves in anger. He also exchanged words with Miraz after the run-out decision.
Agha’s bizarre run out sparked a dramatic collapse as Rizwan was also dismissed two balls later to leave Pakistan on 231/5 after 39 overs. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs with Rishad Hossain (3/56) and Mehidy Hasan (2/34) doing the bulk of the damage with the ball for Bangladesh.
The hosts are leading the three-ODI series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by eight wickets.