David Warner, Quinton de Kock charged by ICC over altercation
What's the story
Australia's David Warner and South Africa's Quinton de Kock were both found guilty by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their spat during the recently concluded Durban Test.
The ICC issued a statement which stated that both players have been charged for bringing the game into disrepute.
Warner got a level two charge and the South African wicket-keeper was handed a level one offence.
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What sparked the feud?
Reports had claimed that the spat started with the Australian vice-captain celebrating the run-out of AB de Villiers on day 4 of the first Test.
The southpaw sledged Aiden Markram after ABD's dismissal besides Nathan Lyon throwing the ball near AB de Villiers.
The feud then escalated in the tunnel after a CCTV footage showed Warner and de Kock engaged in verbal stoush.
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Watch: Warner being restrained by teammates
Video broadcast in Australia, showed Warner pointing and directing a verbal barrage at de Kock before he was restrained and pulled away by his teammates. The Australians had earlier been criticised for their ebullient celebration of the dramatic run-out of batsman AB de Villiers pic.twitter.com/85iROodzN1
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Aussies cross the line
In the first Test at Durban, besides Warner, Nathan Lyon has been charged by the ICC for throwing the ball near AB de Villiers. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc was also seen involved in heated exchanges with Markram on the field on day Four in Durban.