Ben Stokes was left bemused over the ICC's over-rate penalties imposed on England after their win against New Zealand, leading to the deduction of World Test Championship points. England and New Zealand were penalised for slow over-rates in the first Test.

England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Christchurch last week but both teams have now been docked points in the World Test Championship table for slow over rates

Ben Stokes took to social media to express his disappointment of England being docked three WTC points for slow over-rates during the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Ben Stokes is locked in a long-running dispute with the International Cricket Council about over rate fines and points deductions. Stokes revealed on Wednesday that since the 2023 Ashes, he has refused to sign the over rate sheet given to captains by the match referee at the end of a Test that shows teams have bowled their overs too slowly.

Ben Stokes criticized the ICC's slow over-rate penalties, which cost both England and New Zealand three WTC points, complicating New Zealand's bid for a final spot.

BEN STOKES has hit back at the International Cricket Council after England were hit by a World Test Championship points deduction, claiming the governing body has failed to engage with his concerns.

"The most frustrating thing is that it's always an issue depending on where you are in the world and the style of cricket that's played"

England captain Ben Stokes didn't mince his words as he reacted to the point-penalty imposed on the side for slow over-rate.