CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) – No action will be taken against England after South Africa raised concerns about the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday. Television pictures showed England bowler Stuart Broad stopping the ball with his foot and the issue was brought to the attention of match referee Roshan Mahanama on Tuesday, although South Africa made no official complaint.

TV footage also suggested seamer Jimmy Anderson may have been picking the seam with his thumbnail.

“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,” the ICC said in a statement.

“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 also decided not to bring a charge against any player for a breach of Law 42.3.

Law 42.3 states that “it is unfair for anyone to rub the ball on the ground for any reason, interfere with any of the seams or the surface of the ball, use any implement, or take any other action whatsoever which is likely to alter the condition of the ball.