The West Indies cricket team, led by Shai Hope, has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Thursday, May 29.
Match Referee Jeff Crowe, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel, imposed a five per cent fine on each player’s match fee after the West Indies were found to be one over short of the required quota at the conclusion of England’s innings, even after considering all time allowances.
Sanction under ICC Code of Conduct
The fine is in accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences. Under this rule, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.
Shai Hope accepted the charge, meaning a formal hearing was not required.
Umpiring and officiating team
The charge was levelled by the match’s officiating crew, including on-field umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Martin Saggers, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd.
England dominate first ODI with 238-run win
England secured a resounding 238-run victory after posting a massive 400/8 on the board, powered by impressive half-centuries from Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell.
The West Indies were bowled out for just 162 in response, with Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton both claiming three wickets each to dismantle the batting lineup.
Series continues with second ODI today
The second ODI between England and the West Indies is scheduled to be played today, as both sides look to gain momentum in the ongoing series.
