England, led by Ben Stokes, have been punished for maintaining a slow rate in the third test of the five -match series against the Indian team led by Shubman Gill. The English side has been docked by two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points and has also imposed a fine of 10 percent of its match fee after the competition.
England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord’s on Monday, 14 July and took a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. Both teams scored the same total in their first innings, the match was equally ready. England then set a target of 192 runs for India. The hosts caught their veins to secure the victory.
England do the points for slow rate in third Test vs India at Lord’s
The ICC announced on Wednesday, 16 July that England was punished for a slow rate during the third test against India. The team has been docked by two ICC World Test Championship points and a fine of 10 percent of their match fee.
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England captain Ben Stokes accepted the allegations and restrictions proposed by match referee Richie Richardson. There is no need for formal hearing.
Over-model crime was reported by on-field umpires Paul Refel and Sharfudaula Ibne Shahid with third umpire Ahsan Raza and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd.
Update ICC World Test Championship Points Table (WTC Table) is now down:
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England finished third in WTC 2025-26 Standing
England’s World Test Championship points have fallen from 24 to 22 after a total slow penalty. Their points of percentage also fell by 66.67% to 61.11%. They have slipped in third place in the standing, while Sri Lanka is in second place.
“According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and players aid personnel, the players are fined five percent of their match fee, which fails to bowl in time allotted for all.”
“In addition, according to Article 16.11.2 of the position of playing the ICC World Test Championship, one side is punished for each point. As a result, the two World Testing Championship points have been cut off from England’s points.”
Ben Stokes named Player of the Match for his performance
Ben Stokes earned the Player of the Match Award for his all -round effort in England’s narrow win over India. He bowled 24 overs in India’s second innings. The English captain took three important wickets, including KL Rahul, and also contributed to the bat in the low scoring competition.
The World Test championship was contested tightly with the standing, two-point cuts for England’s slow pace could also affect their leading opportunities.
The fourth test between India and England is scheduled to begin on 23 July in Manchester. Both teams will be fighting not only for the series but also for every important WTC point.
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