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Pakistan fined for go-slow

Ireland outclassed Pakistan in Jamaica on Saturday
Ireland outclassed Pakistan in Jamaica on Saturday

Pakistan's misery at being knocked out of the World Cup by Ireland has been compounded with the team being fined for a slow over rate during their shock three-wicket defeat in Jamaica on Saturday.

Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was the most severely punished, deducted 50% of his match fee after Pakistan were four overs short of their target.

With the shortfall being more than two overs, Inzamam, as captain, was automatically charged with a level two code of conduct breach.

He denied the charge but ICC match referee Chris Broad found him guilty in a hearing after the match and Inzamam was fined 50% of his match fee for the breach - the minimum for a level two offence.

That punishment took precedence over any fine imposed on him as part of the Pakistan team. Pakistan's other players were each fined 5% of their fees for every over, therefore losing 20% of their fees.

Inzamam has the right of appeal against his level two charge but it must be lodged in writing before the end of Sunday.

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