MCC Breaks Silence On Salman Ali Agha’s Controversial Run-Out In BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI, Says ‘Non-Striker Was Clearly Out Of His Ground’
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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has upheld the controversial decision to give Salman Ali Agha out in the recent second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Nevertheless, the MCC also stressed that the fielding side could have chosen to withdraw the appeal under the Laws of Cricket, keeping in mind the spirit of the game.
What was MCC’s verdict on Salman Ali Agha’s run-out affected by Mehidy Hasan Miraz?
The incident occurred in the 39th over of the innings when Mohammad Rizwan, who was on strike punched back to the bowler as Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved to his right to stop the ball. Nevertheless, the ball was near Salman Agha, who crouched down to pick up the ball and was out of the crease. But the home side’s skipper seized the opportunity to pick up the ball himself and toss it onto the stumps, catching Agha short. It was referred to the third umpire and it ultimately adjudged out but the spin-bowling all-rounder was livid. The wicket also ended a strong 109-run stand between him and the visiting captain as Agha had to walk back for 64. Agha, who made his frustrations clear, remarked that he would have chosen to approach the situation differently.
Crucial moment! Mehidy Hasan Miraz removes Salman Agha with a brilliant run-out. ⚡🏏#BCB #Cricket #Bangladesh #Pakistan #ODI pic.twitter.com/N0inKkZVwz
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 13, 2026
The MCC issued a statement, as quoted by IANS, declaring that the umpire could not have done anything differently as the non-striker was out of the ground.
“Under Laws, there is little that either umpire could have done differently. The non-striker was clearly out of his ground when the wicket was broken, and the ball was in play. That is out. It is also worth pointing out that the non-striker had left his ground when the ball was in play and had just started to attempt to regain his ground when he collided with Mehidy. Furthermore, no batter should attempt to pick the ball up without the consent of the fielding side, and had he done so, he would have been at risk of an Obstructing the field dismissal. In retrospect, he would have been better using that time to attempt to regain his ground.”
Salman Ali Agha scored a valiant ton in the third and final ODI
Meanwhile, the Pakistan all-rounder followed up his 64 with a courageous knock of 106 in the final ODI of the series. With Pakistan crashing to 82/5 in pursuit of 291, the 32-year-old stood up to score a ton to take the tourists closer to the target. But He fell in the 48th over, handing Bangladesh an upper hand.
Bangladesh eventually sneaked a 11-run win to win the series 2-1.
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