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 have been hit with a 10 per cent match fee fine and docked two crucial World Test Championship points following their slow over-rate during the third Test victory against India at Lord's. The International Cricket Council ruled that Ben Stokes' side were two overs short of the required target,