England docked two WTC points for slow overrate in thrilling Lord's Test against India
In addition to the points penalty, England were also fined 10% of their match fee for the offence. According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined 5% of their match fee for each over short. England captain Ben Stokes accepted the proposed sanction without contest, thereby waiving the need for a formal hearing. The decision was ratified by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.The charges were brought forward by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd.The match itself was a classic, with both teams locked in a gripping contest that stretched deep into the final session on Day 5. After posting identical first-innings scores, England built a 192-run lead, setting India a challenging fourth-innings target.India's chase began poorly with an early collapse, but a defiant lower-order counterattack led by Ravindra Jadeja reignited hopes of an upset. Ultimately, England held their nerve to clinch a dramatic 22-run victory, keeping the five-match series alive.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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