By Afiur
September 15, 2026
Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target
In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short
Consequently, 11 World Test Championship points have been deducted from Pakistan’s points total, the ICC Media release said
Pakistan captain Babar Azam pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing
Pakistan suffered a 3-0 series defeat against England, with the hosts winning the third Test at Edgbaston by eight wickets