Another Setback for the Pakistan After the Crushing Defeat Against Bangladesh

Pakistan and Bangladesh's chances of reaching the final of the ICC World Test Championship have decreased due to the slow over rate during the first Test match in Rawalpindi.

In a press release issued by the International Cricket Council, it is said that the host Pakistan was found to be 6 overs short during the Test match and had to lose 6 World Test Championship points, while the guest Bangladesh who won by 10 wickets over their Asian rivals. was deprived of 3 points for being found to be 3 overs short. Pakistan has been fined 30% of the match fee while Bangladesh has been fined 15%.

Pakistan team captain Shan Masood and Bangladesh captain Najamul Hussain Shanto pleaded guilty and accepted the proposed sanctions, so a formal hearing was not required.