ICC statement relating to an alleged breach of Law 42.3

The International Cricket Council confirms that it has received no official lodgment from South Africa team management laying a charge against any England player following reports of alleged breaches of Law 42.3 (changing the condition of the ball) on day three of the third Test between the two teams in Cape Town.

With play on day four of the match having resumed, the deadline for submission of such notification has now passed.

In addition, having reviewed relevant television footage, the umpires decided not to bring a charge against any player for a breach of Law 42.3.

As such, the ICC now considers this specific matter to be closed.

The full text of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials, which outlines the process by which charges can be laid against players, can be found at http://static.icc-cricket.com/ugc/documents/DOC_F97840A2DC1953F7C5DD8EBBE3BA2E25_1255255836634_415.pdf