ICC World Twenty20
Eng fined for slow over rate
2012-09-29 20:11
Pallekele - England and Sri Lanka were fined for
slow over rates during their Super Eights group one matches in the
World Twenty20 here on Saturday.
The International Cricket Council
(ICC) said in a press release that England were found one over short
during their six-wicket win over New Zealand, while Sri Lanka also fell
short by the same margin in their nine-wicket win against the West
Indies.
"Match referee Javagal Srinath imposed the fines after
both England and Sri Lanka were ruled to be one over short of their
targets at the end of the matches when time allowances were taken into
consideration," said the ICC.
In accordance with ICC regulations
governing minor over-rate offences, players are fined 10 percent of
their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted
time, with the captains fined double that amount.
As such,
England's Stuart Broad and Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka were fined 20
percent of their match fees, while their players received 10 percent
fines.
The offence is contrary to Article 2.5.1 of the ICC's code
of conduct, which relates to minor over-rate offences. The penalty was
accepted by England and Sri Lanka without contest so there was no need
for a hearing.
They are the first slow over rate offences at the World Twenty20.
Australia play South Africa and Pakistan meet arch rivals India to spark up group two in Colombo on Sunday.
The
top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. The
final is scheduled to take place in Colombo on October 7.