Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha reacts after being dismissed throughout their second ODI in opposition to Bangladesh on the Shere-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on March 13, 2026. — ICC
Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been formally reprimanded by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its code of conduct through the second one-day worldwide (ODI) in opposition to Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday.
In line with the apex cricketing physique, Agha was discovered to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Gamers and Participant Help Personnel, which pertains to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match”.
Moreover, one demerit level has been added to the all-rounder’s disciplinary report. This was Agha’s first offence within the 24-month interval.
The bizarre incident occurred within the thirty ninth over of Pakistan’s innings when Bangladesh skipper Miraz bowled a flatter supply, which Mohammad Rizwan nudged again.
The ball spun and rolled immediately in direction of Salman Agha, who was stationed on the non-striker’s finish. The Pakistan all-rounder initially tried to dodge the ball, which, nonetheless, was intercepted by Miraz by his proper foot.
Because the ball got here to a cease, Agha bowed down at hand it again to Miraz, who as an alternative seized the chance, collected it and swiftly broke the stumps, leaving Agha stranded and run out.
Miraz’s transfer didn’t sit nicely with Pakistan’s T20I captain, who later displayed his frustration by throwing his gloves and helmet into the bottom as he made his method again to the pavilion.
The cost was upheld by on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Tanvir Ahmed, third umpire Kumar Dharmasena and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul.
Salman Ali Agha admitted the offence and accepted the penalty, eliminating the necessity for a proper listening to.
As per the ICC guidelines, Stage 1 breaches carry a minimal sanction of an official reprimand, a most high quality of fifty% of a match charge, and one or two demerit factors.
