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Salman Agha Reprimanded by ICC for Equipment Abuse After Run-Out

The International Cricket Council has officially reprimanded Pakistan batter Salman Agha and added one demerit point to his disciplinary record. The sanction follows an incident where Agha threw his batting gloves and helmet after being run out during the second ODI against Bangladesh. Agha admitted to the Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players, relating to abuse of equipment. The match referees and on-field officials leveled the charge, which Agha accepted without requiring a formal hearing.

Key Points: ICC Reprimands Pakistan's Salman Agha for Code of Conduct Breach

  • Breached ICC Code Article 2.2
  • Threw gloves and helmet after run-out
  • Accepted sanction without formal hearing
  • First offence in 24 months
  • Pakistan leveled series with 128-run win
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Salman Agha officially reprimanded by ICC, handed one demerit point for Code of Conduct breach (ld)

Pakistan batter Salman Agha receives official reprimand and one demerit point from ICC for throwing equipment after run-out vs Bangladesh.

"Agha admitted the offence and accepted the sanction... so there was no need for a formal hearing. - ICC Statement"

Mirpur, March 14

The International Cricket Council has officially reprimanded Pakistan batter Salman Agha and added one demerit point against his disciplinary record after he was found breaching the Code of Conduct during the second One-day International against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday.

"Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.' In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Agha's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months," said a statement from the ICC on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings when Agha, after being run out, threw his batting gloves and helmet to the ground in an inappropriate manner. Agha had added 109 runs with Mohammad Rizwan for the fourth wicket, but on the fourth delivery of the over, the latter played a gentle push down the ground off Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

The ball rolled towards Agha, who was standing outside his crease at the non-striker's end after backing up. As the ball made contact with his pads, Agha bent down and picked it up before handing it back. Miraz quickly collected the ball and broke the stumps with Agha still outside the crease, appealing for a run-out.

The on-field umpire upheld the appeal and referred the decision upstairs. The third umpire also ruled in Bangladesh's favour, confirming Agha's dismissal. Agha reacted angrily in the heat of the moment by throwing down his gloves and helmet, which led to him being sanctioned by the ICC.

"Agha admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid Rahul of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Tanvir Ahmed, third umpire Kumar Dharmasena, and fourth umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul levelled the charge," added the ICC.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. Pakistan levelled the three-match series with a 128-run victory (by DLS method) over Bangladesh and will take on the hosts in the decider to be played on Sunday.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
I can understand his frustration. He was playing so well with Rizwan and then got out in such an unlucky manner. The ball hit his pads! Heat of the moment hai. One demerit point seems fair. Hope he learns from it. 🤷‍♀️
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Rahul R
Good to see the ICC acting promptly. Sportsmanship is paramount. If our Indian players did this, we would be the first to criticize. Same standards should apply to all. The 'spirit of cricket' must be upheld.
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Aman W
Honestly, this is a very soft dismissal. The non-striker is always backing up. Miraz was smart to take the chance. Agha's reaction was natural but wrong. At least he admitted it and accepted the sanction. On to the decider!
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Sarah B
Watching from the UK, I think the punishment fits. It's a Level 1 breach, first offence. The key is he admitted it. Much better than those lengthy appeals and denials. Hope he channels this frustration into his batting in the final match.
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Karthik V
These things happen in cricket. But as professionals, they are role models. Throwing helmet and gloves is just childish. Bhai, control karo apna aap ko! The game is bigger than one player's moment of anger. 🏏

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