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Sri Lanka penalised for slow over-rate in ODI against Zimbabwe
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Harare - Sri Lanka have been fined five percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first One Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe, played at Harare Sports Club on Friday.
The decision was handed down by match referee Jeff Crowe, of the ICC Elite Panel, after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of their required quota, even after allowances were considered.
The penalty falls under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate offences. According to the rule, players are fined 5% of their match fee per over that their team fails to bowl within the scheduled time.
Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka accepted responsibility for the offence and did not contest the charge, meaning no formal hearing was necessary.
The charge was brought forward by a strong officiating team that included Zimbabwean umpires Langton Rusere and Forster Mutizwa, as well as Richard Kettleborough (England) and fourth umpire Percival Sizara.
While the fine may seem minor, slow over-rates remain a key focus of the ICC as they impact the pace and quality of the game. The sanction comes as Zimbabwe continue their efforts to climb the international rankings through strong home performances.
The decision was handed down by match referee Jeff Crowe, of the ICC Elite Panel, after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of their required quota, even after allowances were considered.
The penalty falls under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate offences. According to the rule, players are fined 5% of their match fee per over that their team fails to bowl within the scheduled time.
Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka accepted responsibility for the offence and did not contest the charge, meaning no formal hearing was necessary.
The charge was brought forward by a strong officiating team that included Zimbabwean umpires Langton Rusere and Forster Mutizwa, as well as Richard Kettleborough (England) and fourth umpire Percival Sizara.
While the fine may seem minor, slow over-rates remain a key focus of the ICC as they impact the pace and quality of the game. The sanction comes as Zimbabwe continue their efforts to climb the international rankings through strong home performances.
Source - Byo24News
