Team India captain MS Dhoni has been banned for the final Test againstAustralia due to a slow over rate during the third Test Match in Perth. India bowled 76 overs in 362 minutesin the only innings they bowled in at the WACA ground, Australia. Even after considering the allowances for taking all the the 10 wickets, interruptions like sight screen adjustments and injury timeouts, India were still short of the target by 2 overs.
Dhoni was fined 40% of his match fees and his teammates were fined for 20% each. This was India's second over-rate offence in the last 12 months.
As per the ICC code of conduct, The captains of Teams would be suspended for one match when foundguilty of two over-rate offences within 12 months.
In Dhoni's absence, Virender Sehwag will captain the side in the fourth test at Adelaide. Wriddhiman Saha will replace Dhoni, is the reserve wicketkeeper on tour.
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