England and Australia have been penalized 40% of their match fees and have two World Test Championship points deducted for slow over-rates in their exciting Ashes opener at Edgbaston.
The teams were penalised for not completing their overs quickly enough, despite serving up a suspenseful conclusion in Birmingham when the tourists snatched a two-wicket victory on a see-saw fifth evening. The International Cricket Council stated that there was no need for formal hearings because the captains, Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins, pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the suggested sanctions, according to Cricket Live Score.
Pat Cummins celebrates after pulling victory for Australia out of the jaws of defeat with an unbeaten knock of 40. Since the game was the first in the new WTC cycle, England received a negative two ranking in the table as compensation for its aggressive strategies that pushed the match toward a thrilling conclusion despite lengthy rain delays. Australia won thanks to Cummins, earning 12 points, which decreased to 10.
All 22 players have lost 40% of their match fees, which comes to about £6,000 for the England team. In the meantime, Joe Root of England has surpassed Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Travis Head of Australia to take the top spot in the Test batting rankings. The Yorkshireman moved up five spots in the ICC rankings thanks to his 118 not out and 46 at Edgbaston.
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