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Following the laying of the charge, it was found that there was no directly relevant statute under which he could be prosecuted, and a legal opinion was sought from counsel in London, and following this advice, action was discontinued. (Wikipedia)

"That includes the laying of a charge under the ICC Code of Conduct against Mr du Plessis in respect of changing the condition of the ball." (BBC)

An arraignment is the first step in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought in front of the court to hear the charges against them and enter a plea. (Legal Information Institute)