The ICC has decided to reprimand Pakistani cricket player Salman Agha.
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI series is nearing its conclusion; however, Agha is facing punishment for his actions in the second match.
Agha was having himself a great knock during the second ODI clash between the two countries. He would finish the match with 64 points on 62 balls, smacking seven boundaries and two 6s to help propel Pakistan to victory. A victory that was decided by the DLS method.
This victory follows the first match, in which Bangladesh handily defeated Pakistan by 115/2 to 114 with eight wickets remaining.
The ICC has announced a punishment for Agha following the controversy as the team prepares for a very important match.
What is Salman Agha Being Reprimanded For?
The ICC released a statement on Agha’s punishment.
“Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel,” the ICC wrote. “Which relates to ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”
“One demerit point has been added to Agha’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period.”
One demerit point and a reprimand isn’t that much of a punishment. However, the reason for the punishment appears to be trivial.
“The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings,” the statement continues. “After being run out, Agha threw his batting gloves and helmet to the ground in an inappropriate manner.”
Salman Agha Will Play in the Final Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series Match
Agha will most likely suit up in the XI for the final Pakistan vs Bangladesh match of this ODI series. With each country owning a victory, this match is a winner-take-all scenario.
Agha came alive during the second match, after having a rather lacklustre outing in the opening clash. In Pakistan’s loss, Agha only scored five runs on eight deliveries. One of those deliveries he knocked for a boundary.
Agha will want to bring a performance more akin to the second match than the first one, where he knocked 64 runs. Of course, he could have potentially collected more runs had he not been run out.
Agha Responds to Controversial Run-Out
Following Pakistan’s victory, Agha responded to the controversial run-out. He explained what he would have done and what was going through his mind when it happened.
“What he (Mehidy) has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it’s right, it’s right, but if you ask me my perspective, I would have done differently,” Agha said. “I would have gone for sportsman spirit. We haven’t done this previously, we would never do that in the future as well.”
“Actually, the ball hit on my pad and then my bat. So I thought he can’t get me run-out now, because the ball already hit on my pad and my bat. I was just trying to give him the ball back.”
We will see if anything else comes of this incident. For now, we wait for the final match to be played.
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