Cricket South Africa officials have condemned left arm spinner, Aaron Phangiso's graphic imitation of snorting a line of cocaine at the Wanderers Stadium.

Phangiso was seen performing the impression while sitting in the dugout during England's second T20 International against South Africa on Sunday afternoon.

After being caught out by the television cameras, Phangiso apologised: 'I was sharing a light and humorous moment with my team-mates, but in hindsight I realise it was a silly and irresponsible thing to do.

'I would like to apologise for my actions and to all those who I may have offended.'

Aaron Phangiso's performed a graphic imitation of snorting a line of cocaine at the Wanderers Stadium

The left arm spinner substitute was filmed entertaining Quinton de Kock (centre) and Kagiso Rabada (left)

During an unscheduled shot of the players' area while AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla were hitting England's bowlers to the boundary rope at will at the traditionally high scoring ground, Phangiso was filmed entertaining fellow substitute Quinton de Kock, and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

Phangiso, 32, who was one of the non-playing substitutes, can clearly be seen 'sniffing' an imaginary substance and then leaning back in satisfaction.

Equally clear is the look of horror on the face of 20-year-old fast bowling sensation, Rabada.

After the incident CSA's CEO, Haroon Lorgat said: 'We understand that Aaron was sharing in a light hearted moment with his team-mates, but his action on television was inappropriate in the light of the drug problem that we are challenged with in South Africa.

'We have asked team management to highlight the responsibility all players have in being positive and inspirational role models to the youth of this country,' he added.

CSA spokesman Altaaf Khazi had previously stated: 'It was obviously a light-hearted moment and nothing serious was meant by it.

The 32-year-old can clearly be seen 'sniffing' an imaginary substance and then leaning back in satisfaction

Equally clear is the look of horror on the face of 20-year-old fast fast bowling sensation, Rabada

'But it was obviously inappropriate and the player will be reminded of his responsibilities when in the public eye.'

Rabada is South Africa's newest star and, unlike Phangiso who grew up in a township outside Pretoria, was schooled at the private St Stithians College in Johannesburg.

Phangiso was refused boarding rights to a flight home from Dubai after last year's ODI tour of India because he was 'inebriated' yet it was alleged that CSA attempted to cover up the story.

South Africa won their T20I match against England by nine wickets in Johannesburg, having beaten the visitors by three wickets at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday evening.