Pakistan has been hit with a 25% fine of their match fee and a deduction of five points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) due to a slow over-rate during their second Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
This penalty has not only affected their financial standing but also their position in the WTC, now placing them just above the West Indies.
The incident has sparked discussions on how this might influence Pakistan’s upcoming series against the West Indies, which could determine the last spot in the current WTC cycle.
While the exact impact on their points percentage remains unconfirmed, the team’s performance and time management are now under scrutiny.