England faced penalties following their performance in the third test against India at Lord's. The team was penalized for a slow over rate during the match.
As a result of the slow over rate, England was docked two World Test Championship points. Additionally, the team was fined 10 percent of their match fees.
The England captain, Ben Stokes, acknowledged the offense and accepted the proposed sanctions. The International Cricket Council confirmed this in a statement.
The penalties for slow over rates include a loss of match fees for players and a deduction of World Test Championship points for the team.
The points deduction caused England to drop in the World Test Championship standings. They moved from second to third place, behind Sri Lanka. Australia currently leads the standings in the new cycle.
5 Comments
Muchacha
It may be better for team, better to accept and move on.
ZmeeLove
England's fielding intensity seems to be lacking. Something needs change.
Noir Black
The penalties hit England hard, but is it not their fault?
Coccinella
The over rate penalty is inevitable when you consistently let the game drag.
Bermudez
Unfortunate penalties, but it happens. Let's get back to positive cricket.