Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate

Pakistan have been fined for a slow over-rate during the second ODI against Australia in Dubai. Pakistan captain Younis Khan was docked 50% of his match fee while the rest of the players were fined 20% of theirs. Since the shortfall was more than two overs, Younis was automatically charged with a Level 2.11 ICC code of conduct breach.

"Younis was warned on several occasions during the match that he was falling behind on the over-rates yet he still did not catch up," said match referee Jeff Crowe. "It is not acceptable for teams to bowl their overs too slowly and now Younis must be very careful it doesn't happen again in the next year or he will find himself suspended."

Younis pleaded guilty to a charge at a hearing which took place on Sunday. The charge was laid by the two on-field match officials Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden as well as third umpire Zameer Haider and fourth official Nadeem Ghauri.

Australia won the second ODI by six wickets and 29 balls to spare to level the series 1-1. The teams now move to Abu Dhabi for the remaining three ODIs.