World Test C’ship: India leads table with 14 points

The team have 14 points in total, instead of 16, as it was docked two points for slow over rate. According to the WTC rules, teams cop one-point penalty for each over short

World Test C’ship: India leads table with 14 points

India's captain Virat Kohli walks off the field after losing his wicket during the first day of third test cricket match between England and India, at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds. Pic/AP, PTI

The Indian cricket team took the top spot in the latest World Test Championship standings with 14 points after its massive 151-run victory over England in the second game of an ongoing five-match series.

The rain-forced draw in the opening Test gave India four points and the outright win at Lord’s 12 points. However, the team have 14 points in total, instead of 16, as it was docked two points for slow over rate. According to the WTC rules, teams cop one-point penalty for each over short.

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