Both teams are in danger of losing World Test championship (WTC) points due to slow bowling in the third Test match between india and england at Lord's. Despite an extra half-hour extension on all three days of the match, more than a session of playing time has been lost. As a result, both teams are expected to have their points deducted from the World Test championship points table and both team captains Shubman Gill and ben stokes are expected to be fined.
As per the current ICC regulations, teams that bowl slowly will have their World Test championship points deducted. One point will be deducted for every over bowled in less than the allotted time. In addition, a fine of 5% of the players' match fee will be imposed for each over, up to a maximum of 50%. On the first day of the match, india bowled only 83 overs despite taking an extra half-hour. On the second day, this number decreased to 75. On the third day, only 77 overs were bowled. This will result in both teams losing significant points. It is noteworthy that england lost 22 points in the last World Test championship cycle. The intense heat in london and injuries to the players are said to be the main reasons for the delay in play. ben stokes suffered an injury on the first day. rishabh pant was treated several times for an injury to his fingers. At the end of the third day, Zach Crawley also received treatment on his wrist.

Former england captain Michael Vaughan has said that fines alone are not enough to control the slow over-rate problem. He has stated that since the players are financially comfortable, monetary fines will not affect them. He has stressed that a rule should be made that 90 overs must be bowled on all five days of a Test match. Only if this is done will the pace of the game increase and Test cricket will become more exciting, according to Vaughan.
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Sowmiya Sriram

14/07/2025 09:35 AM