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Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Times
England fined but India escape sanction — despite slow over rate for both
Every England player has been fined £1,500 for the poor over rates in the dramatic 22-run win at Lord's, but India have escaped any sanctions despite both teams playing slowly. Ben Stokes's side have also been docked two World Test Championship points. England have opened the new two-year cycle of the tournament with two victories, but their win percentage — which determines who qualifies for the final — is now 61.11 per cent and has dropped them into third place. A total of 32 overs were lost from the first three days at Lord's because of a succession of stoppages, including checks for soft balls going out of shape in the hope of getting them changed, players being treated for injuries and equipment changes, as well as multiple field changes every over. On day two, when India reached the close on 145 for three, 72.3 overs were bowled, resulting in 15 overs being lost. Richie Richardson, the match referee, ruled that England, even with time allowances taken into account, were two overs short of the target. One factor that worked in India's favour, despite bowling only 83 of the 90 required overs on the first day, was that they bowled 42.1 overs of spin, while England bowled 31.5. A number of factors are taken into account by the match officials, especially those that are outside the control of the fielding side. For example, India would not have been penalised for Zak Crawley's time-wasting tactics on the third evening when England came out to bat with only eight minutes left of the day's play. There should have been enough time for India to have two overs, but only one was bowled after Crawley twice pulled out of his stance citing issues behind the bowler's arm and then asked for treatment from the team physiotherapist. There has been an issue throughout the series with the Dukes balls, which have had to be checked by the umpires, at the request of the fielding side, in every innings this series to see if the ball has lost shape. Each time this happens it takes a few minutes for them to check the ball using their measuring gauges and then a further few minutes for the fourth umpire to bring spares on to the field if it needed to be changed. There have been more than ten instances of the ball being changed in the first three Tests. Joe Root believes the time wasted during this process could be minimised by each team being given only three opportunities within the 80 overs that each ball is used to ask for it to be changed. The Times understands that this is an idea that the ICC's cricket committee will be asked to discuss at their next meeting.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
WTC Points Table: England Fined, Deducted Points for Slow Over-Rate in Lord's Test
England has suffered a setback in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) after their win against India in the third Test at Lord's. Despite the victory, the ICC deducted two points from England for maintaining a slow over-rate, causing them to slip from second to third place in the WTC standings. The Ben Stokes-led side was also fined 10 percent of their match fee. Match referee Richie Richardson confirmed the penalty, noting that England bowled two overs fewer than required. According to ICC's Code of Conduct Section 2.22, teams are fined 5% of the match fee for each over short. Additionally, one WTC point is deducted per over bowled late. Impact on WTC Standings: England's points reduced from 24 to 22 Points percentage dropped from 66.67% to 61.11% Sri Lanka has now overtaken England to move to second place with a 66.67% win rate Australia remains at the top with 100% after winning all three matches so far India holds the fourth position with a 33.33% points percentage Captain Ben Stokes accepted the penalty and acknowledged the team's mistake. The ICC stated that no formal hearing was required, as the team accepted the charge. The on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharafudullah Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd, reported the over-rate breach.
New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
England docked WTC points for slow over-rate in Lord's Test, slip to third in standings
LONDON: The England cricket team slipped a rung to third position in the World Test Championship table on Wednesday after being docked two points for maintaining a slow over rate in the third Test against India at Lord's. Ben Stokes and Co. were also fined 10 per cent of their match fee after the Test, which they won by 22 runs on Monday. Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after England were ruled to be two overs short of the target when time allowances were taken into consideration. India are fourth in the WTC points table right now. "In accordance with Article 2. 22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," the ICC said in statement.
Int'l Cricket Council
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
England penalised for slow over-rate in Lord's Test
England have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the third Test at Lord's. Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after England were ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, two World Test Championship points have been deducted from England's points total. England captain Ben Stokes pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd levelled the charge.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
England docked two points for slow over rate
England have slipped to third in the World Test Championship standings after being docked two points for their slow over rate in the Test victory against India at Lord's. Ben Stokes' side beat India by 22 runs during the third Test on Monday to take a 2-1 series lead. Advertisement However, England's slow over rate infuriated their opponents. In a five-day Test, 90 overs are scheduled for each day and teams can be punished for failing to bowl 15 overs in an hour. On day two of the Test when India closed 145-3, 72.3 overs were bowled - resulting in 15 overs being lost altogether from the match due to slow play. Match referee Richie Richardson ruled that England, even with time allowances taken into account, were two overs short of the target. Captain Stokes accepted the verdict, with the England team being docked 10% of their match fee as a result. "In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," the ICC said in statement. Advertisement The docked points mean England have dropped from second to third in the World Test Championship standings, with Sri Lanka moving into second. It is not the first time this year England have been punished for their slow over rate. England were docked 22 points during the 2023-25 cycle. Stokes argued his team were at a disadvantage due to their use of pace bowlers - who require longer run-ups. The fourth Test between England and India begins at Lord's on 23 July. What are the rules? Ninety overs are scheduled for each day in a five-day Test match. To prevent teams tactically wasting time to ensure a draw, all of the overs must be bowled on the fifth day barring interruptions for the weather but, on the previous days, the overs must be fitted into the six hours of play, with an extra half-hour made available at the end of the day. Advertisement While time can be made up for overs lost to the weather, there is no such provision when the reason is simply slow play. If overs are not bowled in that time they are lost from the match. There are some penalties already in place in the International Cricket Council's playing conditions but they have a limited impact. An umpire can, after an initial warning, award five penalty runs to an opposition if one team is deemed to be wasting time. This rule has never been enforced in Test cricket.
