England and Australia have been hit with fines and points deductions for slow over-rates in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
The enthralling series opener, which Australia won by just two wickets, saw both sides fall short of their over-rate targets. As a result, the two teams have been fined 40% of their match fees and docked two World Test Championship points.
"Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions after both teams were ruled to be two overs short of their targets after time allowances were taken into consideration," a statement read. "Australia captain Pat Cummins and England counterpart Ben Stokes accepted the sanctions, meaning there was no need for formal hearings."
