Pakistan fined to compound woes 18 Mar 2007 By: Liam Camps

Compounding the woes of their humiliating St. Patrick's Day defeat at the hands of Ireland, Pakistan have been fined for a slow over rate during the game.

Ireland eliminated Pakistan from the World Cup with victory by 3 wickets yesterday.

Match referee Chris Broad imposed the fine after Pakistan finished 4 overs short of the requirement. Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was fined 50 percent of his match fee, whilst the other players were fined 20 percent each.

Inzamam appealed the decision but was denied.

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