Pakistani players fined for slow over-rate – Cricket News update
Following their 21-run victory in the first ODI against the hosts, Bangladesh during the ongoing Asia Cup, Pakistani players have been fined for not completing the overs within the required timeframe, as they were two overs short in the end.
Pakistan had won their first clash of the tournament against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 by 21 runs, after dismissing the hosts for 241 in the 49th over. However, the Bengali Tigers displayed a remarkable fighting spirit and threatened to stage an upset in the
tournament’s opening match.
In accordance with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972, will be giving up 40 percent of his match fee. The skipper is also likely to face a one-match ban if he is guilty of another over-rate
breach within a 12-month period.
The slow over-rate fine is meant to prevent the fielding sides from resorting to time delaying tactics in order to break a batsman’s tempo or form. It so happens that the bowling side engages in prolonged discussions and field settings after a batsman hits
a couple of quick runs or boundaries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shakib-Al-Hasan-c89559 had mounted some pressure by hitting boundaries from the 36th over onwards.
Recently, many International teams around the world have been fined for slow over rates, such as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, at the Adelaide Oval on March 8, 2012.
Usually, the captains are on their toes after getting the initial warning. However, the Indian skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 received a one-match ban after the 3rd Test match during their recent Australian tour, for repeated violations despite
having been warned.
Generally, the one-match ban penalty for repeated over-rate violations serves as a potent deterrent for captains, hence, Misbah will be cautious as to future infringements, given his importance for the side.
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