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Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate for fourth time in five ODIs​

Apart from the three ODIs in New Zealand, Pakistan were guilty of a slow over rate in their opening game of the Champions Trophy too

ESPNcricinfo staff
07-Apr-2025

Pakistan did not have a happy time in New Zealand in terms of results • Getty Images

Pakistan have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate for a third game in a row after they were found to be one over short in the third ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton.

They have been fined 5% their match fees to round up what was a dismal tour of New Zealand, where they lost the T20I series 4-1 and the ODIs 3-0. This is the fourth time in the last five ODIs that Pakistan have been guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate. They were also fined 5% of their match fees in the 2025 Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan pled guilty to the charge levelled by the on-field umpires Chris Brown and Paul Reiffel along with the third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Wayne Knights.

The sanction was imposed by Jeff Crowe, the match referee, in accordance with article 2.22 of the ICC code of conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, for which players are fined 5% of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time after the time allowances are taken into consideration.

 

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Who will be the new head coach of Pakistan's cricket team? Name revealed​

Head coach position has been vacant since Gary Kirsten stepped down, after which Aaqib Javed served as interim coach

News Desk
April 22, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly finalised former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson as the new head coach of the national men’s cricket team, with his appointment expected after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, Express News reported.

According to media reports, Hesson, who is currently coaching Islamabad United in PSL 10, is being considered the frontrunner for the post. The PCB had recently advertised the position, seeking candidates with Level 3 coaching certification and at least 10 years of coaching experience at the domestic or international level.


Hesson brings substantial experience to the role, having served as head coach of the New Zealand national team and as Director of Cricket for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He played a key role in Islamabad United’s successful campaign in PSL 9, which was his debut season in the league.

The position of head coach has been vacant since Gary Kirsten stepped down, after which former fast bowler Aaqib Javed served as interim coach. Javed’s contract expired in February 2025, and he has indicated he is not interested in renewing it.

In addition to Hesson, former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq is also under consideration for the role, though Hesson is currently believed to be the PCB’s top choice.