Calcutta/Bangalore: With India having drawn level in the four-match Test series versus Australia, with a memorable victory in the second Test in Bangalore on Tuesday, the focus has shifted, at least for the time-being. The attention now is on Virat Kohli's allegations of Australia captain Steven Smith "crossing the line" by seeking off-field advice for DRS referrals.

The India captain had said after the second Test's conclusion that he had seen the Australians look towards their viewing area twice earlier in the match when he was batting, and had advised both on-field umpires to watch out for it.

When Peter Handscomb and Smith conferred, the umpire Nigel Llong stepped in quickly to stop any communication from taking place.

On Wednesday, James Sutherland, the Cricket Australia chief executive, defended his captain strongly. In a statement, he said: "I find the allegations questioning the integrity of Steve Smith, the Australian team and the dressing room, outrageous.

"Steve is an outstanding cricketer and person, and role model to many aspiring cricketers and we have every faith that there was no ill-intent in his actions.

"We reject any commentary that suggests our integrity was brought into disrepute or that systemic unfair tactics are used, and stand by Steve and the Australian cricketers who are proudly representing our country."

A few hours later, however, it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who lent support to the India captain by issuing a statement saying that the BCCI stood by the team and Kohli.

"The BCCI after due deliberation and seeing the video replays of the episode steadfastly stands with the Indian cricket team and its captain Virat Kohli.

"Virat Kohli is a mature and seasoned cricketer and his conduct on the field has been exemplary. Kohli's action was supported by ICC Elite Panel umpire Nigel Llong who rushed in to dissuade Steve Smith from taking recourse to inappropriate assistance.

"BCCI has requested the ICC to take cognizance of the fact that the Australian skipper Steve Smith in his press conference admitted to a 'brain fade' at that moment. BCCI sincerely hopes that the rest of the matches are played in the true spirit of cricket."

But, the ICC has decided not to take any action. In a statement released late on Wednesday evening, the ICC confirmed "no charges have been laid against any player under the ICC code of conduct following the second Test match between India and Australia in Bengaluru."

The statement added: "Specifically in relation to Steve Smith and Virat Kohli, the ICC has considered both incidents in the context of this match and concluded it will be taking no further action against either player."

ICC chief executive David Richardson said: "We have just witnessed a magnificent game of Test cricket where players from both teams gave their all and emotions were running high during and after the match.

"We would encourage both teams to focus their energies on the third Test in Ranchi next week. Ahead of that, the match referee will bring both captains together to remind them of their responsibilities to the game."

Meanwhile, Australia coach Darren Lehmann dismissed Kohli's allegation in Bangalore on Wednesday and insisted that the second Test was played the right way.

"Never, ever, ever. Very surprised to hear that, but it's their opinion," said Lehmann when the Australian media asked him about Kohli's claims.

"He (Kohli) has his opinion and we have ours, but at the end of the day we play the game the right way. We've changed the way we want to play, we've obviously changed the side and we're a younger side so I'm pretty pleased with the way we do things now.

"We've never done any of that, so we'll just get on with the next game," said the coach further.

Lehmann praised his team for not responding aggressively to Kohli's charge. "Gone are the days when we used to be probably the other way, and I was part of that as an Australian side.

"The young guys, the way they want to portray themselves and encourage people to play the game and enjoy the game has been exceptional," he said.

"I'm really proud of the way they went about it this game, even though we lost."