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Pakistan Level Series After Contentious Salman Agha Run-Out Confirmed Legal

Debate over sportsmanship lingers heading into Sunday’s decider.

Overview

  • In the 39th over in Dhaka, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz collected the ball and under‑armed it into the non‑striker’s stumps with Salman Ali Agha outside his crease.
  • On-field umpire Tanvir Ahmed referred the appeal and third umpire Kumar Dharmasena confirmed the ball was live, upholding a lawful run-out.
  • Agha left visibly angry, later calling his reaction heat of the moment and saying he had been trying to return the ball rather than attempt a run.
  • Miraz defended his choice, asserting Agha would have run if he missed, while former players such as Ramiz Raja and Mohammad Amir questioned the sportsmanship or umpiring.
  • Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to 114 in a rain-revised 32-over chase to win by 128 runs on DLS, tying the series 1–1 ahead of Sunday’s match in Dhaka.