Brad Hogg defends slow over-rates in Test cricket, deeming them acceptable when matches are intense and display character. His comments follow England's ICC World Test Championship points deduction. Hogg suggests slow play can be strategic, especially in England, allowing bowlers to conserve energy and create tension, highlighting a pivotal moment in India's Lord's defeat.
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