London: He may have been let off after an ICC hearing but it has now come to light that England pacer James Anderson did admit to abusing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during their altercation during the opening Test in Nottingham.

Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson. Pic/Getty Images

According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo, Anderson had threatened to break Jadeja's teeth during the altercation. The matter was brought to a close earlier this week when an ICC appointed judicial commissioner exonerated both the players of the respective charges brought against them. "...He (Anderson) admitted to having continuously abused Jadeja, pushing him and acting in breach of the spirit of cricket.