Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane has voiced his concern over the slow over-rates plaguing domestic cricket in India, urging for the implementation of run penalties as a deterrent. He believes that the lack of serious consequences for slow over-rates is hindering the game’s flow and contributing to a lack of urgency. This issue was particularly evident during the recent Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup, where matches were significantly impacted by the slow pace of play.