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Cricket rules on over rates come under the spotlight after late finish to Australia v India ODI in Sydney
The opening ODI between Australia and India has reignited debate over how best to punish slow over rates, with spinner Adam Zampa suggesting Friday’s tedium was not a good look for the game.
Key points:
- ICC rules on over rates have changed so that captains are no longer given demerit points for slow play
- Over rates continue to be a problem in world cricket, with Australia’s first ODI with India finishing an hour late
- Former Australian cricketers Shane Warne and Jason Gillespie are among those joining the ICC must take more action to speed up play
Aaron Finch’s side secured a 66-run victory at 11.09pm AEDT on Friday, almost an hour beyond the expected finish.
SCG staff stressed about the venue’s curfew, fans grew frustrated and players knew…
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