CricketNewsRegional CRICKET-Cameron wants ICC overrate rule ‘modified’ by Barbados Today 05/02/2019 written by Barbados Today Updated by Fernella Wedderburn 05/02/2019 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 251 ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies president, Dave Cameron, believes the time has come to “modify” the ICC’s controversial overrate rule, in the wake of the suspension of West Indies captain, Jason Holder, for next weekend’s third Test against England. Weighing in on the debate after the ICC attracted a firestorm of criticism over their decision, Cameron said he hoped the move would not overshadow an otherwise outstanding performance by the West Indies side. “We will, of course, abide by the ICC ruling, but we have to wonder if such punitive action at a pivotal stage of the series is good for cricket,” Cameron said in a statement. “What a shame if the series is remembered not for the sparkling play of the reinvigorated West Indies players but for a crippling decision made by a rule that ought to be modified.” West Indies crushed England by 10 wickets inside three days of the second Test here last weekend, to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-Test series and reclaim the Wisden Trophy for the first time in a decade. However, match referee Jeff Crowe adjudged the hosts to be two overs short of their quota, leading to 20 per cent fines for the Windies players and a 40 per cent fine for Holder, as skipper. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Business owners disappointed The all-rounder was also slapped with a one-match suspension as the over-rate breach was West Indies’ second in 12 months. Cameron advised Holder to use the break to recuperate for the pending five-match One-Day International series. “Jason now has the opportunity to benefit from resting his body over the period of the next test and be well prepared for the upcoming ODI series against England which begins on February 20,” Cameron said. Holder has been the driving force behind West Indies in the series. His unbeaten maiden double hundred propelled them to a massive 381-run win in the opening Test in Bridgetown two weeks ago, and an inspired spell of seam bowling in the second innings of the second Test helped them seal the series win last Saturday. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Upcoming CARICOM heads of government meeting to assess rapidly changing global landscape 08/02/2025 Fisheries Bill set to reform industry with finance, training boost 08/02/2025 Rise in risky sex among older adults alarms minister 08/02/2025