Glenn McGrath charged over misconduct

Australia [ Images ] fast bowler Glenn McGrath [ Images ] was reported for obscene behaviour on the fourth day of the third and final Test against South Africa [ Images ] on Thursday.

McGrath was ordered to appear before an International Cricket Council [ Images ] (ICC [ Images ]) hearing at the end of play on Thursday after an incident in the 13th over of South Africa's second innings.

The ICC said McGrath had been reported by the on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden and third umpire Bob Parry for "using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture".

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McGrath is the second Australian player to be charged under the sport's code of conduct rules in the match.

Brett Lee [ Images ] was given an official reprimand after being found guilty of dissent when he unsuccessfully appealed for an lbw decision against Jacques Kallis [ Images ] on the opening day.