India misplaced the primary of the 2 Take a look at matches in South Africa by an innings and 32 runs, exhibiting an entire and utter capitulation within the span of three days.
“Chris Broad of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India have been dominated to be two overs wanting the goal after time allowances have been considered,” the ICC mentioned in a launch on Friday.
As per the Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Gamers and Participant Assist Personnel, which is in context to minimal over-rate offences, gamers are fined 5 per cent of their match payment for each over their facet fails to bowl within the stipulated time.
Moreover, one level per every over quick is docked by the ICC for its WTC, which suggests India misplaced two factors.
“India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded responsible to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no want for a proper listening to,” the ICC added.
On-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Langton Rusere, third umpire Ahsan Raza, and fourth umpire Stephen Harris all made the accusations.
With 16 factors and a PCT of 44.44 earlier than to the penalty, India was ranked fifth within the factors standings.
With a PCT of 38.39 after the penalty, they’re now ranked sixth, beneath Australia. Earlier than leaving for residence, India will play another Take a look at in South Africa.
(With PTI inputs)
