Truce is declared as India drop complaint over Hogg

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The Aussie spinner was due to be 'tried' by the ICC for alleged offensive remarks to India captain Anil Kumble and vice-captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the last match in Sydney.

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Over and out: Charges have been dropped against Brad Hogg

But the Board of Control for Cricket in India averted the need for disciplinary action by abruptly withdrawing the complaint against the 36-year-old, made by national team manager Chetan Chauhan.

Indian officials were adamant that their actions were not an attempt to coax Australia into abandoning their case against Harbhajan Singh, who is appealing against a three-match ban after being found guilty of calling Andrew Symonds a 'monkey'.

Chauhan said: 'I don't know if it is victory for any side. I can only say the BCCI have taken the initiative to defuse the situation between the sides. It's a great gesture.'

Hogg was relieved, adding: 'It's a kind, lovely gesture by the Indian team and is much appreciated by myself and the Australian team.'

Opposing captains Kumble and Ricky Ponting held a meeting with the ICC's troubleshooting match referee Ranjan Madugalle and declared peace.

Kumble said: 'It is important that the game of cricket moves on. Cricket is larger than the individual and it is important that we forget about what happened in Sydney. We are determined to keep up the spirit of the game.'

Ponting added: 'I'm convinced that both teams can move into the next game clearly understanding the parameters under which the game should be played. The teams acknowledge that the game must be played in its true spirit.'

Another result of the meeting was that the captains have abandoned their agreement to accept the word of a fielder in the event of any doubt over catches. After several controversies in Sydney, such decisions will be left to the umpires.

Meanwhile, India's official Twenty20 League has secured a 10-year rights deal worth more than $1billion with Sony Entertainment and the Asia-based World Sports Group.