Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Lord's Test
Pakistan Test
The fine was imposed after the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side was ruled to be three overs short of their target
Pakistan cricket team were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their nine-wicket win over England in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Lord's on Sunday.
The fine was imposed after the Sarfraz Ahmed-led side was ruled to be three overs short of their target when time allowances were taken into consideration.
Sarfraz has been fined 60 per cent of his match fee, while his players have received 30 per cent fines.
If Pakistan commits another minor over-rate breach in a Test within 12 months of this offence with Sarfraz as captain, it will be deemed a second offence by Sarfraz and he will face a suspension.
Sarfraz pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker, third umpire Bruce Oxenford and fourth umpire Rob Bailey.