The England cricket workforce have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for a gradual over-rate against New Zealand within the first match of the two-Test collection at Lord’s that resulted in a draw on Sunday.
International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee, Chris Broad, discovered Joe Root’s aspect two overs brief of the goal after time allowances have been considered.
“In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time,” the ICC mentioned in a press release.
“Root pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Michael Gough and Richard Kettleborough, third umpire Richard Illingworth and fourth umpire Mike Burns levelled the charge,” ICC added.
Earlier, the house aspect, chasing 273 runs in 75 overs for a win on the ultimate day on Sunday may handle 170 for 3 wickets of their second innings.
Dominic Sibley with 60, scored in over 5 hours, and Ollie Pope (20 in 66 minutes) remained unbeaten at stumps. Root made 40 in 109 minutes.
