Pakistan national cricket team on Sunday faced a 10 per cent fine from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their slow-over rate during the 35th match of the ICC World Cup in Bengaluru against New Zealand, which took place on Saturday.
Richie Richardson, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, imposed this penalty after Babar Azam’s team was found to be two overs behind the required rate, even after accounting for time allowances.
This action is in line with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, specifically addressing minimum over-rate offenses. According to this article, players are fined five percent of their match fee if their team fails to bowl within the allotted time. Babar Azam admitted to the offence and agreed to the proposed fine, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.
The charge was filed by the on-field umpires, Paul Wilson and Richard Kettleborough, along with third umpire Richard Illingworth and fourth umpire Joel Wilson.
