England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI against India

London, Aug 25 (UNI) England has been fined for slow over-rate while bowling during its nine-run loss to India in the second ODI at Bristol.

Captain Paul Collingwood was fined 50 per cent of his match while the other players were poorer by 15 per cent of their match fees.

Match Referee Roshan Mahanama imposed the fines after Paul Collingwood's side was ruled to be three overs short of its target at the end of the India innings when time allowances were taken into consideration.

With the shortfall being more than two overs, Collingwood, as captain, was automatically charged with a Level two Code of Conduct breach under clause 2.11.

Collingwood pleaded guilty to that charge in the hearing that took place after the match.

The charge was laid by the two on-field match officials Billy Doctrove and Ian Gould and third umpire Nigel Llong.

The hearing was attended by Collingwood, England team operations manager Phil Neale, England team coach Peter Moores and the four umpires on duty for the match, on-field officials Billy Doctrove and Ian Gould, third umpire Nigel Llong and fourth official Peter Hartley.

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