ICC to investigate Hall-Youhana incident

The ICC is to investigate the spat between Andrew Hall and Yousuf Youhana in the second one-day international between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore on Oct 5. Hall appeared to barge into Youhana after being hit for four, and the two then exchanged views before the umpires stepped in.

Malcolm Speed, their chief executive, said that the ICC would wait until a full report is received from the match referee, and will also review the available footage of the incident before deciding if any charges should be laid under the ICC's Code of Conduct.

"Before taking any decision it is important that the ICC is able to obtain the facts and view footage of the incident," said Speed. "A video of the incident has been requested as a matter of urgency. This footage will be with us by close of business on Wednesday night. Once it is received, we will be in a better position to determine what, if any, action should be taken."

Under the ICC's Code of Conduct, the chief executive has five days from the close of play on the day an incident took place within which to lay a charge against a player or official. This period was increased from 24 hours in June this year, following an incident in the West Indies between Ramnaresh Sarwan and Glenn McGrath that was not reported by the match officials and was not brought to the ICC's attention until after the time limit had expired.