PAK vs ENGThe Pakistan team not only lost the Test series in England 0-3 but has now also been slapped with a fine by the ICC a penalty that has left their World Test Championship campaign in shambles.
Furthermore, the team has slumped to its lowest-ever position in the ICC rankings. Let us take a look at the consequences Pakistan is facing following its crushing defeat in the Test series against England.
Pakistan Cricket Team Penalized
Pakistan has faced two penalties for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third and final Test match against England in Birmingham. The team bowled 11 overs short of the target; consequently, 50 percent of the players' match fees were deducted, and 11 points were also docked from their World Test Championship tally.
As a result, Pakistan has slipped to the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. The team now sits in ninth place with a points percentage of 4.63. To avoid finishing last, Pakistan must secure a victory in the upcoming home Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for November.
Pakistan Plummets in ICC Rankings Too
It is not just in the World Test Championship standings that the Pakistan team is struggling; they are also sliding down the ICC Test rankings. The team has slumped to the ninth spot, with a mere 71 points.
They are ahead only of Zimbabwe, who have 17 points in the Test rankings. Australia holds the top spot with 126 points. South Africa is second, New Zealand third, and India fourth. The England team sits in fifth place.
Uncertain Future for the Pakistan Team
The future of the Pakistan team currently appears bleak. Questions have been raised regarding the caliber of its players following the Test series against England. Furthermore, the manner in which the PCB dropped seven players and two coaches has created an atmosphere of fear within the squad; no one knows who might be dropped next or when. It remains to be seen how the team performs in upcoming matches.
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