Pakistan Penalized 11 WTC Points, Fined 50% Match Fee for Slow Over Rate Against England
Summary
Pakistan have been docked 11 World Test Championship points and fined 50% of their match fee after a slow over rate in the final Test against England at Edgbaston. The punishment leaves Pakistan bottom of the WTC table and weakens their chances of reaching the final.
Key Points
- Pakistan were penalized for a slow over rate in the final Test against England at Edgbaston.
- The team lost 11 WTC points because it bowled 11 overs fewer than the required time allowance.
- Players were also fined 50% of their match fee, the maximum allowed under the code of conduct.
- The sanction further damages Pakistan’s already poor position in the World Test Championship standings.
