Salman Ali Agha Punished By ICC For His Actions After Controversial Run-out Dismissal Against Bangladesh

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly reprimanded Pakistan's star all-rounder Salman Ali Agha, punishing him with one demerit point for the abuse of his equipment during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday.

The second ODI match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka witnessed a controversial moment. Agha, who was involved in the controversy, threw his glove and helmet on the ground after his run-out dismissal. He later picked both pieces of equipment up and then threw them again while walking back to the pavilion, after being confirmed to be out by the third umpire.

In the 39th over of Pakistan's innings, Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled a straighter delivery. Mohammad Rizwan played it with soft hands, and the ball went towards the right of the bowler. Miraz moved across and stopped it with his boot, with Agha right in his path. The two collided, and the ball trickled to a halt near their feet. Agha, who was out of his crease, bent to pick up the ball and return it to Mehidy, but the Bangladesh skipper reacted quicker. He grabbed it and underarmed it onto the stumps, catching Agha stranded and surprised.

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While Salman was extremely angry with his dismissal, Miraz defended his decision to run Agha out after the match, saying it was a tactical call focused on earning a legal advantage in the game. Agha, on the other hand, said that he’d abide by the laws; he would have upheld the ‘spirit’ of the game in that moment.

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Match referee Neeyamur Rashid considered Agha's actions after the incident a Level 1 offence and a breach of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The latter relates to ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.’

"The specific incident involved abusing cricket equipment on the ground while leaving the field. Regarding Salman Agha, he has no previous history of such behaviour. We have to maintain neutrality when we judge. Consequently, we have issued a reprimand and a demerit point," Neeyamur told The Daily Star.

Neeyamur went on to mention in his report that he would face no action for his heated exchange with Bangladesh player Litton Das as it was considered a ‘miscommunication’. "We also considered the law, our training and playing conditions. We discussed the matter with the ICC before making the final decision. From a neutrality standpoint, we delivered the judgment," Neeyamur added.