Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha faced a rare and controversial dismissal during the second ODI against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings while Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were at the crease, having added 109 runs for the fourth wicket.
During the over bowled by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rizwan played a shot down the ground. The ball hit Agha’s pads, and as he picked it up outside the crease, Miraz broke the stumps, appealing for a run-out. The on-field umpire upheld the appeal, and the third umpire confirmed Agha’s dismissal.
Agha, visibly frustrated, left the field after the decision. The incident sparked discussions between players from both teams, with Rizwan seen talking to Bangladesh players while Litton Das supported Miraz’s appeal. The run-out stirred controversy, with supporters divided in their opinions.
After Agha’s dismissal, Pakistan’s team was all out for 274 runs in 47.3 overs, with Maaz Sadaqat scoring the highest with 75 runs. With a loss in the first match, Pakistan must win this game to stay alive in the series.
