India, March 17 -- The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the Laws of Cricket, has weighed in on the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during Pakistan's second ODI against Bangladesh, bringing clarity to an incident that sparked a widespread 'spirit vs rules' debate.

The moment unfolded in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings in Dhaka. Off a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Rizwan played the ball back towards the bowler. At the non-striker's end, Agha had stepped out of his crease, looking for a quick single. In the process, he collided with Miraz while attempting to regain his ground, before momentarily engaging with the ball outside the crease.

Sensing an opportunity, Miraz reacted swiftly, collected the ball...