The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), through a press-release, expressed its surprise over the Indian team’s complaint against James Anderson’s behaviour against Ravindra Jadeja under Level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test at Trent Bridge. The ECB clearly stated that it will support Anderson.
In the release, ECB declared: “The England and Wales Cricket Board has today reacted with surprise that the India team has made allegations against James Anderson under Level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for a minor incident involving Ravindra Jadeja during the first Investec Test match at Trent Bridge.
“In the light of this the ECB has notified the ICC of its intention to lodge code of conduct breaches against Jadeja.
“ James Anderson categorically denies the accusations made against him and the ECB have pledged their total support for the player should he be charged by ICC.
“Under ICC Code of Conduct regulations the ECB cannot make any further comment and enquiries should be directed to the ICC in Dubai.”
Meanwhile, an ICC release declared: “England fast bowler James Anderson has been charged under Level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel by India team manager Sunil Dev following an alleged incident that took place on the second day of the first cricket Test at Trent Bridge.”
“The alleged offence has been reported under Article 2.3.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which states: “Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of the above offences, conduct that either: (a) is contrary to the spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute.”
“Anderson has been charged for allegedly abusing and pushing Ravindra Jadeja immediately after they left the field for lunch on Thursday.”
Level 3 charges are referred to a Judicial Commissioner for adjudication.
All Level 3 breaches carry a penalty of between four and eight Suspension Points. Two suspension points equates to a ban of one Test, or two ODIs.
The BCCI’s official reaction is awaited.
