Pakistan levels series amid controversial run-out and player injury in Bangladesh

Pakistan has levelled its three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh, but their 160-run victory in the second match was overshadowed by a controversial run-out and a significant player injury The key point of contention occurred in the 39th over when Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was run out by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, sparking a debate on the spirit of cricket The incident began when Mohammad Rizwan nudged a ball back towards Miraz, who collided with the non-striker Agha while attempting to field it As Agha stood out of his crease, Miraz picked up the ball and underarmed it onto the stumps The third umpire confirmed the dismissal, prompting an angry reaction from Agha as he left the field Former PCB Chief Ramiz Raja was among those who questioned the sportsmanship of the dismissal, despite it being within the game's laws Further complicating Pakistan's day, batter Hussain Talat sustained a painful injury after colliding with an advertising board while trying to save a boundary and had to be stretchered from the field Despite the on-field drama, Pakistan posted a total of 274 before bowling Bangladesh out for 114, securing the win The series is now tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first ODI by eight wickets