Cricket fines and T20 plans India and West Indies

Oct 5

The sports update reports ICC match-fee fines of 20% for India and 10% for West Indies for slow over rates in Saturday's third ODI in New Chandigarh. After allowances, they were four and two overs short; referee Prakash Bhatt imposed the sanctions. It previews the five-match T20I series beginning Tuesday at Lucknow's Ekana stadium, recalling West Indies' chase of 352, Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 and Keemo Paul's 44, noting India's 20 wins and West Indies' ten in 31 meetings, and discussing India's leadership and Asian Games performance. The T20 fixture is prospective; prior ODI and Asian Games references are background in this complete sports update.

ICC sanctions India and West Indies for slow over rates in their October 3 third ODI in New Chandigarh. DD India reports match-fee fines of 20% and 10%, respectively, after allowances left them four and two overs short, with Prakash Bhatt imposing the penalties. The sanctions announcement is dated October 5, distinct from the match.