Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been reprimanded by the ICC for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Bangladesh.
In a statement, the International Cricket Council said Agha was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, or ground fixtures during an international match.
The ICC also confirmed that one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, his first offense in the last 24 months.
The incident followed Agha’s controversial dismissal in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a flatter ball that was pushed back toward the bowler by Mohammad Rizwan. The ball spun and rolled toward the non-striker’s end, where Agha was standing.
Agha initially tried to avoid the ball, but it was stopped near Miraz — appearing to come off the bowler’s foot — and when Agha bent down to return it, Miraz picked it up and broke the stumps, catching Agha out of his crease for a run-out. The moment sparked a tense reaction, and Agha later showed visible frustration on his way back to the dressing room, including throwing his gloves and helmet to the ground.
The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Tanvir Ahmed, along with third umpire Kumar Dharmasena and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul. Agha admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, meaning no formal hearing was required.
Under ICC regulations, Level 1 offences can result in an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of the match fee, and one or two demerit points depending on the severity of the breach.
