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ICC charges David Warner and Quinton de Kock following row

David Warner of Australia batting during the first Test against South Africa
Image: David Warner (left) and Quinton de Kock have been charged by the ICC

David Warner and Quinton de Kock have been charged by the ICC following their off-field altercation during the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

CCTV footage from the players' tunnel at Kingsmead, Durban, on Sunday showed Warner and wicket-keeper De Kock embroiled in a fiery exchange as the players climbed the stairs to their dressing rooms during the tea break on day four of the first Test between South Africa and Australia.

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An ICC statement read: "The umpires officiating in the Durban Test have reported Warner for a level 2 offence and De Kock for a level 1 offence, for 'conduct that brings the game into disrepute'."

The teams have been given until Wednesday to respond to the charges handed out by match referee Jeff Crowe.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates the wicket of Kagiso Rabada of the Proteas during day 4 of the 1st Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on March 04, 2018 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
Image: Australia secured an emphatic win over South Africa in the first Test

Warner faces a possible suspension from the second Test in Port Elizabeth - a level 2 charge brings with it up to four demerit points, which could result in a one-Test or two limited-overs game ban.

Warner could also be fined 100 per cent of his match fee from the first Test.

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Australia won the opening Test of the four-match series by 118 runs and the second Test gets underway on March 9.

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