ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call today triggered a full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards of India and Australia before the ICC ruled out action against the two captains as charges were not laid. A day after India captain Kohli lambasted the Australian team and just about stopped short of calling Smith a cheat, the two Boards waded into the controversy by coming out with statements backing their respective captains. BCCI sought ICC intervention without filing an official complaint with the world governing body.

The ICC said since no charges were laid against either player it will not any action. "No charges have been laid against any player under the ICC Code of Conduct following the second Test match between India and Australia in Bengaluru," the ICC said in a statement. "Specifically in relation to Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, the ICC has considered both incidents in the context of this match and concluded it will be taking no further action against either player." ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said they would encourage both teams to focus their energies on the third Test in Ranchi next week.

"Ahead of that, the match referee will bring both captains together to remind them of their responsibilities," Richardson said. Agencies