Pakistan suffered a double blow after conceding the three-match Test series (3-0) in the UK, as they were fined 50 per cent of the match fee and docked 11 WTC points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match, an ICC statement read on Monday (Sep 14). After the deduction, Pakistan is ninth on the table with 4.63 PCT, the lowest among all teams in the current WTC cycle.&nbsp;Pakistan was eighth on the WTC rankings after winning the second Test in the West Indies, but fell to the ninth spot after losing the series opener in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs. Pakistan has played nine matches so far in this cycle, winning just two and losing seven, including four of the last five Tests.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-pcb-criticism-england-test-collapse-1789312688223">Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK</a>&nbsp;The Babar Azam-led side will feature in two more Test series in this cycle: against Sri Lanka at home in November and an away tour of New Zealand in March 2027. Meanwhile, West Indies is scheduled to face Bangladesh in October this year. Both teams are out of the 2027 WTC Final race.<h2>Horror Time in UK</h2>Pakistan landed in the UK after drawing a two-match Test series in the Caribbean. Without their premier quicks in Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan played an inexperienced trio of Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad in the first two Tests, and the result was there for everyone to see.&nbsp;Let alone threatening the hosts with their bowling attack, Pakistan failed to cross 200 across the first five innings on the tour. Such was their performance with the bat that the British media labelled them as the ‘worst team to tour the UK’ in the last 50 years.&nbsp;However, the real drama unfolded after Pakistan lost the second Test at Lord’s and conceded the series (2-0). The PCB made drastic changes to the travelling entourage by dropping seven first-team players and releasing two main coaches, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul – sending them all back home.&nbsp;The board brought in seven players, including five uncapped players and appointed white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the final Test.

Pakistan hit a new low in the World Test Championship as the ICC fined them 50% of match fees and docked 11 WTC points for slow over-rates following a 3-0 Test series loss to England.

Pakistan suffered a double blow after conceding the three-match Test series (3-0) in the UK, as they were fined 50 per cent of the match fee and docked 11 WTC points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match, an ICC statement read on Monday (Sep 14). After the deduction, Pakistan is ninth on the table with 4.63 PCT, the lowest among all teams in the current WTC cycle. Pakistan was eighth on the WTC rankings after winning the second Test in the West Indies, but fell to the ninth spot after losing the series opener in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs. Pakistan has played nine matches so far in this cycle, winning just two and losing seven, including four of the last five Tests. Also read| Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK The Babar Azam-led side will feature in two more Test series in this cycle: against Sri Lanka at home in November and an away tour of New Zealand in March 2027. Meanwhile, West Indies is scheduled to face Bangladesh in October this year. Both teams are out of the 2027 WTC Final race. Horror Time in UK Pakistan landed in the UK after drawing a two-match Test series in the Caribbean. Without their premier quicks in Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan played an inexperienced trio of Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad in the first two Tests, and the result was there for everyone to see. Let alone threatening the hosts with their bowling attack, Pakistan failed to cross 200 across the first five innings on the tour. Such was their performance with the bat that the British media labelled them as the ‘worst team to tour the UK’ in the last 50 years. However, the real drama unfolded after Pakistan lost the second Test at Lord’s and conceded the series (2-0). The PCB made drastic changes to the travelling entourage by dropping seven first-team players and releasing two main coaches, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul – sending them all back home. The board brought in seven players, including five uncapped players and appointed white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the final Test.

Pakistan hit a new low in the World Test Championship as the ICC fined them 50% of match fees and docked 11 WTC points for slow over-rates following a 3-0 Test series loss to England.

WTC Blow: Pakistan fined 50% and docked 11 points for Edgbaston Test over-rate

India A will play three four-day matches in New Zealand ahead of the two-match Test series in late November. The ‘A’ games, from October 24 to November 10, will run parallel with India’s white-ball leg against the Kiwis, including five T20Is and three ODIs from October 22 to November 15. While the first ‘A’ match will be played from October 24 to 27 in Lincoln, the second will get underway from October 31 to November 3 in Christchurch and the third from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln. &nbsp;However, the ‘A’ series will also overlap with the domestic tournaments of both India and New Zealand. &nbsp;For the Indian players, this ‘A’ series will clash with the Ranji Trophy tournament, which starts on October 11 – meaning those picked for four-day matches in New Zealand will miss the opening rounds of the Ranji Trophy for their state teams. On the other hand, the ‘A’ tour will coincide with the Ford Trophy (One-Day Tournament), which takes place from October 28 to November 12.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tilak-varma-south-zone-north-zone-duleep-trophy-semifinal-2026-1788346593695">Tilak Varma's masterclass drives South Zone into Duleep Trophy final</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, India and New Zealand will see this ‘A’ series as preparatory matches for the two-match Test series, crucial to their respective World Test Championship (WTC) standings.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Kiwis, placed third in the current WTC standings, will first host India before touring Australia for four Tests from November to January. After that, New Zealand will host Sri Lanka and travel to Pakistan as part of their WTC schedule. &nbsp;Elsewhere, India is fifth in the standings after winning the away Sri Lanka Tests 1-0. The New Zealand Test series is their next assignment before they host Australia for five Tests in January-February next year, wrapping up their WTC schedule for this cycle. &nbsp;While Australia, South Africa and even New Zealand are top contenders for the 2027 WTC Final, two-time runners-up India could also make a late push for qualification. For Shubman Gill’s side to qualify for their third WTC Final, they must win at least five of their remaining seven matches.

India A will play three four-day matches in New Zealand ahead of the two-Test WTC series in November. Read the full tour schedule and WTC breakdown.

India A will play three four-day matches in New Zealand ahead of the two-match Test series in late November. The ‘A’ games, from October 24 to November 10, will run parallel with India’s white-ball leg against the Kiwis, including five T20Is and three ODIs from October 22 to November 15. While the first ‘A’ match will be played from October 24 to 27 in Lincoln, the second will get underway from October 31 to November 3 in Christchurch and the third from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln. However, the ‘A’ series will also overlap with the domestic tournaments of both India and New Zealand. For the Indian players, this ‘A’ series will clash with the Ranji Trophy tournament, which starts on October 11 – meaning those picked for four-day matches in New Zealand will miss the opening rounds of the Ranji Trophy for their state teams. On the other hand, the ‘A’ tour will coincide with the Ford Trophy (One-Day Tournament), which takes place from October 28 to November 12. Also read| Tilak Varma's masterclass drives South Zone into Duleep Trophy final Meanwhile, India and New Zealand will see this ‘A’ series as preparatory matches for the two-match Test series, crucial to their respective World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The Kiwis, placed third in the current WTC standings, will first host India before touring Australia for four Tests from November to January. After that, New Zealand will host Sri Lanka and travel to Pakistan as part of their WTC schedule. Elsewhere, India is fifth in the standings after winning the away Sri Lanka Tests 1-0. The New Zealand Test series is their next assignment before they host Australia for five Tests in January-February next year, wrapping up their WTC schedule for this cycle. While Australia, South Africa and even New Zealand are top contenders for the 2027 WTC Final, two-time runners-up India could also make a late push for qualification. For Shubman Gill’s side to qualify for their third WTC Final, they must win at least five of their remaining seven matches.

India A will play three four-day matches in New Zealand ahead of the two-Test WTC series in November. Read the full tour schedule and WTC breakdown.

India A to play three four-day games in New Zealand ahead of Test series

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WTC Blow: Pakistan fined 50% and docked 11 points for Edgbaston Test over-rate

India A to play three four-day games in New Zealand ahead of Test series