England awarded Oval Test win

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The controversial match, which ended with Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq refusing to lead his side back onto the pitch after tea following a decision to award England five penalty runs for alleged ball tampering, was initially called as a forfeit in England's favour. But the ICC amended that decision in July 2008, declaring the result as a draw.

The decision was made at Sunday's second day of the 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."

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat 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."

Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove's decision to end the match as a forfeit on the fourth day - despite a belated offer to return to the field from Inzamam's team - was a first in the history of Test cricket.

Australian official Hair's involvement in the drama later became the focus of attention when ICC chairman Malcolm Speed claimed the umpire had offered to resign from the elite umpires' list in exchange for a compensation payment of US dollars 500,000 to cover loss of future earnings.

Hair was banned from officiating international cricket by the ICC in November 2006 before being restored to the elite panel in March 2008.

He returned to the Test stage in that year's series between England and New Zealand before his retirement.