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Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif strongly criticised Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha. Kaif deemed the unsportsmanlike act unacceptable, emphasizing that no wicket-taking desperation justifies such a dismissal, even in a high-stakes match.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif slammed Mehidy Hasan Miraz after a controversial run-out involving Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. The unusual dismissal sparked a major debate on social media, with Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz facing criticism for what many termed an unsportsmanlike act. Former India batter Kaif was among those who strongly condemned the incident.
Slamming the act, Kaif said: "This is so not done. No desperation of getting wickets can justify this run out. That too from a captain.
Youngsters please remember, even if the World Cup final is on the line never do what the Bangladesh skipper did. Sports without fair play is no sports. " 129569569 The incident took place in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when the visitors were rebuilding after losing three early wickets.
Agha and Mohammad Rizwan had steadied the innings with a 109-run partnership for the fourth wicket. — MohammadKaif (@MohammadKaif) On the fourth ball of the over, bowled by Miraz, Rizwan gently pushed the delivery down the ground. The ball rolled towards Agha, who had backed up and was standing outside the crease at the non-striker’s end.