LONDON (Reuters) -England were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 10% match fees on Wednesday for their slow over rate in the third test against India at Lord's. The hosts went 2-1 up in the five-test series with a thrilling 22-run victory but were found two overs short of target in a match where the Dukes ball went out of shape several times and had to be replaced.

England slip to third in the World Test Championship standings after being docked two points for their slow over rate in the Test victory against India at Lord's.

England cricket team suffered a major jolt in their quest towards qualifying for the World Test Championship final after been docked of two points. The Ben Stoked led team were peanlised for slow overrate during the Lord's Test which they won by 22 runs against India.