ICC Penalizes Pakistan for Slow Over-Rate Against England

Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 14, 2026 08:31

ICC sanctions Babar Azam, Pakistan for slow over-rate against England

## ICC Sanctions Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalized Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Test match against England at Edgbaston. The team was found to be 11 overs short of the required rate, leading to significant consequences.

## Financial and Points Penalties

As a result of the slow over-rate, Pakistan has been fined 50% of their match fee. Additionally, the team has been docked 11 points in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. This deduction has left Pakistan at the bottom of the WTC table with a points percentage of 4.63, trailing behind the West Indies by 25 points.

## Impact on Team and Leadership

The sanctions were imposed by match referee Ranjan Madugalle, following the assessment by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney, along with third umpire Allahudien Palekar and fourth umpire Russell Warren. Under ICC regulations, teams are fined for each over they fall short, with a maximum penalty of 50% of the match fee. The WTC rules also stipulate a one-point deduction per over short.

## Series Challenges

This penalty adds to the challenges faced by Pakistan during the series, where they lost all three matches to England. The series was also marked by internal team issues, including the sacking of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and the return of seven players to Pakistan.

## Upcoming Matches

Pakistan's next WTC series is scheduled for November, where they will host Sri Lanka for two Tests in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

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