#Anderson faces #ICC misconduct charge....... England bowler James Anderson has been charged with misconduct by the International Cricket Council following claims he abused and pushed India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test. The incident is alleged to have happened immediately after the teams left the field for lunch on day two of the Trent Bridge match. An England and Wales Cricket Board statement said Anderson categorically denies the accusations and has lodged its own complaint against Jadeja. If found guilty, the 31-year-old Anderson could be banned for up to four Tests. ICC Code of Conduct Level 3 offences Level 3 charges are referred to a judicial commissioner for adjudication. The commissioner will hold a hearing as soon as reasonably practicable, but within 14 days. All breaches at this level carry a penalty of between four and eight suspension points. Two suspension points equates to a ban of one Test. It is alleged that the offence followed a verbal altercation between Anderson and Jadeja as they were walking from the field. The ECB described the incident as minor. BBC Radio 5 lives Pat Murphy said: Both the ECB and the Indian board have tried to resolve the situation amicably but I understand Indian captain MS Dhoni is determined to push the matter forward. Anderson says Jadeja moved towards him in a threatening manner as the players went up the pavilion steps for lunch. Anderson put his hands up in defence and it was all over in a couple of seconds.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:15:24 +0000
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