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Pakistan penalized for slow over-rate in first Test

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Pakistan penalized

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan cricket team has been penalized for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first Test against Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed.

According to the International Cricket Council, match referee Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel imposed sanctions after Pakistan failed to bowl the required overs in the allotted time.

The ICC said the team was found eight overs short, leading to action under Article 2.22 of the code of conduct. Under the regulations, players are fined 5% of their match fee for each over short.

In addition to financial penalties, Pakistan also lost eight World Test Championship points under Article 16.11.2, which deducts one point per over short.

Captain Shan Masood accepted responsibility for the offence, after which the ICC deemed a formal hearing unnecessary.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Kumar Dharmasena, third umpire Allahudien Paleker and fourth umpire Ghazi Sohel.

Pakistan had earlier suffered a defeat in the Dhaka Test, while the second match of the two-Test series against Bangladesh is scheduled to begin in Sylhet.

First test between New Zealand and West Indies ends in draw

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First test

The opening Test match between New Zealand and West Indies at Christchurch concluded in a draw after a remarkable batting display from the West Indies in the final innings.

Chasing a massive target of 531 runs, the visitors held their ground with resilience, finishing at 457 for 6 after 163.3 overs. Justin Greaves played a historic innings, remaining unbeaten on 202 off 388 balls, while Kemar Roach provided strong support with an unbeaten 58 from 233 deliveries.

The pair added a crucial 180-run partnership for the seventh wicket, ensuring the match ended without a result. Earlier, Shai Hope contributed significantly with a superb 140-run knock.

New Zealand earlier posted 231 in the first innings, followed by 466/8 declared in the second. West Indies were dismissed for 167 in their first innings, but a valiant batting effort in the fourth innings saved them from defeat.

For his outstanding double-century, Justin Greaves was named Player of the Match.

Another blow for Australia: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of first Test

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Josh Hazlewood

SYDNEY: Australia’s preparations for the Ashes series against England have suffered another setback, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Test due to a hamstring strain, Cricket Australia confirmed.

This follows earlier blows with Pat Cummins and Shane Abbott also missing out on the opening Test. Cummins is sidelined with a back issue, while Abbott is recovering from a hamstring strain.

To fill the gap, Michael Neser has been added to the squad for the first Test.

The Ashes series between Australia and England will commence on 21 November in Perth.