The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the result of England's Test match gainst Pakistan at The Oval in 2006 from a draw to an England win.
The controversial match, which ended with Pakistan refusing to return to the field after a tea break following a decision to award England five penalty runs for alleged ball tampering, was initially called as a forfeit in England's favour.
The ICC amended that decision in July of last year, calling the result as a draw, but the governing body changed it again today at the second day of an ICC board meeting in Perth.
An official statement read: "After reconsideration of the matter, which included consideration of legal advice and input from the MCC, the custodians of the Laws of Cricket, the board decided that the original umpires' decision to award the match to England, should apply."
Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, said: "I'm gratified the board reached the conclusion it did as this ensures the integrity of the game and the laws of cricket have been upheld. I am especially grateful to the PCB for its understanding in this matter."
Source:the times
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