ICC Fines Pakistan and Sri Lanka for Slow Over Rates

Staff Report | PNN

Pakistan began its campaign in the ongoing tri-nation cricket series at home with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match. However, following the on-field contest, both teams faced disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining slow over rates.

According to the ICC's decision, Pakistan's players have been fined 10 percent of their match fees, while Sri Lanka's players have been fined five percent. The penalties were imposed because the teams failed to complete their overs within the stipulated time.

Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are subject to a fine of five percent of their match fees for every over their team falls short of the required minimum over rate, after accounting for the allotted time and any permitted adjustments.

After the time calculations were adjusted, Pakistan were found to be two overs behind the required rate, while Sri Lanka were one over behind. Consequently, Pakistan received a fine of 10 percent of their match fees, while Sri Lanka were fined five percent.

On-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Wayne Knights, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi brought the slow-over-rate charges against the two teams.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Jeff Crowe. As a result, no formal hearing was required.

Although Pakistan secured a victory in the opening match of the tri-nation series, both teams now face financial penalties for failing to complete their overs within the allotted time.