US EditionEngland's Stokes Calls for Change in over Rate Regulations
LONDON, JUL 22 – Ben Stokes urges the International Cricket Council to adjust over-rate regulations for seam-friendly conditions after England were fined and lost two World Test Championship points.
- England secured a win over India in the third Test match held at Lord's on 14 July, gaining a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series, but were penalised for maintaining a slow over rate.
- The slow over rate penalty followed England losing 22 WTC points in the previous cycle and reflects ongoing concerns about the fairness of current regulations across different playing conditions.
- Ben Stokes highlighted that spin bowling dominates in Asia with 70% of overs bowled by spinners, while seamers bowl 70-80% in countries like England, causing over rate rules to disproportionately penalise pace-heavy attacks.
- Ben Stokes argued that over-rate regulations should be adapted to reflect the differences in playing styles across regions, pointing out that the current rules do not account for the fact that spinners bowl the majority of overs in Asia, unlike in countries like New Zealand, Australia, and England where seamers dominate. Due to these concerns, he declined to sign the paperwork related to over-rate penalties.
- Stokes urged the ICC to reconsider over rate regulations tailored to conditions, noting slower play affects the game and that England’s fourth Test begins on 23 July in Manchester.
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