Why ICC fined India and West Indies after 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh
The ICC fined India and the West Indies for slow over-rates during their third ODI match in New Chandigarh. Despite the fine, the West Indies secured a historic win, with captain Shai Hope setting a new record for a wicketkeeper-captain.
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India and the West Indies have been fined for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of their three-match series in New Chandigarh on Saturday.India were four overs behind the required rate after time allowances were taken into account, while the West Indies were two overs short. As a result, India were fined 20 per cent of their match fee, while the West Indies received a 10 per cent fine."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 five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," the ICC said in a statement.Both captains accepted the charges and the proposed sanctions, meaning there was no need for a formal hearing.The penalties were imposed by Prakash Bhatt of the ICC International Panel…
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