Pakistan has been penalized two ICC World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the Perth Test against Australia. Despite time allowances, they were two overs short of the target, leading to a sanction imposed by Match Referee Javagal Srinath. Captain Shan Masood accepted the penalty, dropping Pakistan from the top of the WTC standings. – Khabristan.PK
DUBAI: Pakistan have been penalised two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate in the recently-concluded Perth Test against Australia.
According to a statement issued by International Cricket Council (ICC), Match Referee Javagal Srinath imposed the sanction after Pakistan were found to be two overs short of the target despite considering time allowances.
Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate during the first Test against Australia.#WTC25 | #AUSvPAKhttps://t.co/0zOgweUtCX
— ICC (@ICC) December 18, 2023
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 percent 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 WTC points have been deducted from Pakistan’s points total.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Joel Wilson and Richard Illingworth, third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Donovan Koch levelled the charge.
Pakistan were on top of the WTC standings with a perfect record, however, a hammering 360-run defeat against Australia and a two-point penalty saw them slipping to the second spot with a winning rate of 61.11.
Two-time runners-up India benefitted from Pakistan’s demotion and reached the summit with a winning percentage of 66.67.
The second Test of the three-match series begins on Boxing Day in Melbourne, while the third Test will be played from 3 to 7 January in Sydney.
The recent Perth Test match between Pakistan and Australia has generated widespread discussion and controversy due to Pakistan being penalized for a slow over-rate. The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined the Pakistani team 40 percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match. This is a significant setback for Pakistan, as it not only impacts their financials but also results in the deduction of World Test Championship (WTC) points. The slow over-rate not only tarnishes the team’s performance but also raises concerns about their ability to maintain the required pace of play. This incident serves as a reminder to teams and players about the importance of adhering to the regulations and maintaining the required over-rates during Test matches. It is crucial for all teams to acknowledge and prioritize the need for efficient gameplay and adherence to the ICC’s regulations. Pakistan’s slow over-rate in the Perth Test serves as a wake-up call for the team to address this issue and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The impact of this penalty on the overall WTC standings underscores the significance of maintaining match discipline and prompt over-rates. As the cricketing world closely monitors this development, it serves as an important lesson for teams to prioritize adherence to rules and regulations, setting a standard for fair and disciplined play on the international stage.
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