England's Jimmy Anderson reacts after believing he had taken the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith during the first day of the third Ashes test cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, northern England August 1, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble
(Reuters) - India's accusation that paceman Jimmy Anderson "abused and pushed" spinner Ravindra Jadeja during the first drawn test at Trent Bridge may be a tactical move by the tourists, England skipper Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.
England are contesting the misconduct charges brought against Anderson by the International Cricket Council (ICC) - and the episode is threatening to overshadow the second test which begins at Lord's on Thursday.
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