London, July 16 - England fast bowler James Anderson has been reportedly charged with misconduct by International Cricket Council ( ICC) for allegedly abusing and pushing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test.

According to the BBC, The incident is alleged to have happened immediately after the teams left the field for lunch on day two of the Trent Bridge match.

If Anderson is found guilty, he could be ban ned for up-to four matches. However, an England and Wales Cricket Board statement said that Anderson categorically denies the accusations and has lodged its own complaint against Jadeja, report said.

ECB said that this is a 'minor' issue.

Meanwhile, India team manager Sunil Dev said that the complaint was made after consuting with several senior players and the coach Duncan Fletcher.

He added that everyone complained that Anderson physically touched Jadeja and pushed him, and it is a serious matter as one cannot push anyone. (ANI)