EnglandCricket

In an eventful first Test in Christchurch, both England and New Zealand faced sanctions for maintaining a slow over-rate. The ICC fined each team 15% of their match fees and docked three World Test Championship (WTC) points, emphasizing the importance of time management in the format’s competitive landscape. https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1864084886119739787 Match Referee David Boon, from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel, imposed the penalties after reviewing that both sides fell three overs short of the target, despite considering time allowances. The ruling adhered to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which fines players 5% of their match fee per over…