The ICC has penalized England in the updated World Test Championship (WTC) standings due to an over-rate violation during the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s. England was found two overs short, resulting in a deduction of two WTC points and a 10% match fee fine.
Before the penalty, England held second place with 26 points and a 54.16% win percentage. However, the deduction dropped them to 24 points and a 50% win rate, pushing them down to the fifth spot in the updated table.
India has now claimed the top position with a 62.5% win rate, followed by Australia, West Indies, and New Zealand. The ICC’s consistent enforcement of over-rate rules continues to impact WTC standings and emphasizes the importance of timely bowling in Test cricket.
England has slipped from second to fifth place in the World Test Championship standings after receiving a two-point penalty for a slow over rate against West Indies. This penalty also included a 10% fine on players’ match fees, giving India the opportunity to rise to the top of the table.
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