'I would have done things differently': Agha on controversial run-out

Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha said he "would have done things differently" if he were in Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz's position regarding a much-discussed run-out incident that reignited debate over "sportsmanship" during the second ODI in Mirpur.

The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings. Mohammad Rizwan pushed the ball back towards bowler Mehidy, with the ball travelling towards Agha at the non-striker's end. As the spinner moved forward to collect it, the two briefly got tangled. With Agha still outside the crease, Mehidy was first to the ball and quickly broke the stumps with an underarm throw.

The third umpire adjudged Agha out, ending a 109-run fourth-wicket partnership. Agha departed for 64 off 62 balls.

"I mean, I'm sure everyone has seen it. It was just heat-of-the-moment stuff," Agha said after the match, which Pakistan won.

"If you ask me what I would have done, I would have done things differently. It is within the law and I'm someone who always wants to follow the law. But when we talk about sportsman spirit, I think that should be up there no matter what the situation. From my perspective, I would have done things differently. I would have gone for sportsman spirit."

Explaining the moment, Agha said he believed the ball had already struck him and therefore he had no intention of attempting a run.

"It hit my pad and then my back. So I thought you can't really get out because the ball had already hit my pad and my back. I was just trying to give him the ball back because I wasn't looking for a run. He probably had a different thought."

Agha, who captained Pakistan in the last T20 World Cup, insisted he and his teammates would not attempt such a dismissal. "No, never. We haven't done that previously and we would never do that in the future."

Asked about the heated exchange with Miraz after the run-out, Agha said: "I can't remember exactly what was said. I'm sure I didn't say nice things and I'm also sure he didn't say nice things. But it was just the heat of the moment. We are fine. I haven't spoken to him yet, but we will."