Mirpur heated up over run out, Pakistan’s Salman throws helmet in anger

Sports Desk
Mohammad Rizwan played Mehedi Hasan Miraj’s ball straight. Miraj went to catch the ball. Then, Miraj’s body touched Salman Ali Agha, who was outside the crease, and Salman wanted to pick up the ball from outside the crease. But before that, Miraj caught the ball and ran him out.

Salman stood stunned for a while, then threw his helmet. He walked out, swearing. Former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja, who was on the commentary team at the time, raised questions about sportsmanship. According to him, ‘The batter wanted to help the bowler by picking up the ball, but instead he was run out. This is not expected. This does not go with the spirit of the game.’

However, Bangladeshi commentator Samyani Ghosh reminded Ramiz of what Miraj had done within the rules. Ramiz then said, “Rules also have a conscience.”

Pakistan were in a strong position before Salman’s dismissal. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman put on an unbroken partnership of 109 runs for the fourth wicket. Salman, who was playing a brilliant 64 off 62 balls, was then withdrawn.

Bangladesh are leading the series after winning the first match of the three-match series in Mirpur. They will secure the series if they win the match today.