In a significant development, England have dealt a heavy blow as the ICC has penalised the Three Lions for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the 3rd Test at Lord's. The team has been fined 10% of their match fees, but most importantly, England have been docked two points in the WTC table.
England Slip To No. 3 In WTC Standings
Following the Lord's win, England had 24 points after two wins in three matches. However, the points are now reduced to 22, resulting in a change in PCT. The Ben Stokes-led side have now slipped to the third position and are out of the top two race following the docked points.
England were second following the Lord's win with a 66.67% PCT, but they are now left with 61.11% PCT, resulting in Sri Lanka surpassing the Three Lions to take second place on the table. Meanwhile, Australia continue to sit at the top of the table with three wins in three games.
S No.
Team
PCT
1
Australia
100
2
Sri Lanka
66.67
3
England
61.11
4
India
33.33
5
Bangladesh
16.67
6
West Indies
0.00
7
New Zealand
0.00
8
Pakistan
0.00
9
South Africa
0.00
Notably, Sri Lanka have played two Tests so far in this WTC cycle and are yet to be defeated with a win and a draw to their name. Meanwhile, India have dealt two defeats in three matches. Overall, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa are yet to start their new WTC cycle.
Why Were England Docked Points?
Notably, the ICC Match referee found Ben Stokes and his men guilty of slow over-rate against India in Lord's Test, resulting in a 10% fine on match fees and two docked WTC points. The ICC has penalised the European side based on Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, by which a side is penalised one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration.
England will next lock horns against India on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
England Docked Points - (Source : AP)
