Ben Stokes was left bemused over the ICC's over-rate penalties imposed on England after their win against New Zealand, leading to the deduction of World Test Championship points. England and New Zealand were penalised for slow over-rates in the first Test.

The penalty meant that New Zealand, who won the inaugural WTC, dropped from fourth to fifth on the WTC table and their chances of making the final next year has taken a further hi

Ben Stokes took to social media to express his disappointment of England being docked three WTC points for slow over-rates during the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Ben Stokes criticized the ICC's slow over-rate penalties, which cost both England and New Zealand three WTC points, complicating New Zealand's bid for a final spot.

Ben Stokes expressed his displeasure with the ICC imposing a penalty and deducting WTC points from the England and New Zealand team.

Ben Stokes was left bemused by over-rate penalties imposed on his England side after their eight-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch, responding with three shrugging emojis and sarcastically writing: "Good on you ICC.