Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has opened up about the controversial run-out incident involving Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI between the Pakistan cricket team and the Bangladesh cricket team in Dhaka on Friday. Reflecting on the dramatic moment, Agha admitted that although the dismissal was within the laws of the game, he personally would have handled the situation differently.

The incident unfolded when Mohammad Rizwan drove the ball straight back towards Miraz during Pakistan’s innings. Agha, who was at the non-striker’s end, had stepped out of his crease and was standing directly in the bowler’s path as Miraz attempted to stop the ball in his follow-through.

As Miraz moved forward to field the ball with his right boot, the two players collided slightly. In the brief confusion that followed, Agha appeared to try to pick up the ball and return it to the bowler, seemingly believing that the play was over. However, Miraz reacted quickly, grabbing the ball and producing a sharp underarm throw that struck the stumps at the non-striker’s end.

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The Bangladesh players immediately appealed, prompting the on-field umpire to refer the decision to the third umpire. After reviewing the footage, the TV umpire ruled Agha run out, a decision that sparked visible frustration from the Pakistan batter.

Agha reacted angrily as he walked off the field, throwing his gloves and helmet before exchanging words with Miraz. Later, while speaking about the moment, the Pakistan cricketer stressed the importance of sportsmanship in such situations.

“I believe the spirit of the game should always be considered,” Salman Agha said. “What Miraz did was within the laws of cricket, and if he feels it was the right thing to do, that’s his call. But personally, I would have acted differently.”

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Salman Agha explained that he believed the ball had already become inactive after making contact with his pad and bat. According to him, he had no intention of taking a run and was merely attempting to hand the ball back.

The heated moment also led to a brief verbal exchange between Agha and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das, though the Pakistan player later described the argument as nothing more than “heat-of-the-moment” emotions during a high-pressure match.