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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised regulations for the over-rate sanctions that will be in effect from the current World Test Championship cycle. CEO, Geoff Allardice also stated that the men's cricket committee was looking at potential in-game penalties from the next cycle of the WTC.

“The scale of the fines is not having any material impact on the pace of play. The men's cricket committee looked at the fines and the suggestions and then certainly balanced the level of fines that are being applied. They were very strong at the points deductions for over-rate penalties in the World Test Championship (WTC) to remain in place. Teams that do not heed the minimum pace of play jeopardise their opportunity to qualify for the WTC final," Allardice was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo

ICC are mulling over imposing in-game penalties in the next cycle of the WTC. Notably, in the limited overs format, the apex cricket governing body decided to impose certain fielding restrictions which can put the teams at a disadvantage. Thus, costing them the game in crucial moments. 

The ICC CEO also reminded how Australia were penalized in terms of points which led to their exit from the inaugural edition of the WTC final.

"We are still looking at ways in which we can make a difference within Test cricket because it is a concern. I know Australia missed the first edition of the WTC final because of over-rate penalty points, but we are looking at other measures,” he said.