'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal cricketer banned from sport for two years
An amateur cricketer has been banned for two years after being filmed mimicking the sound of a ball hitting a bat to deceive an umpire. The club involved has also been relegated and fined following an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of integrity in amateur sports and the role of social media in exposing and disciplining unsportsmanlike conduct.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A video of a wicket during Saltburn's win over Norton in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League went viral
Cricket Correspondent Published 15 minutes ago An amateur cricketer has been banned for two years for his role in the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.
Brian Devine, fielding at slip, clicked his fingers to mimic the noise of the ball taking the edge of the bat.
Devine, playing for Saltburn second XI, was filmed in a North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League (NYSD) Division Two match against Norton in July.
He has now been banned from all cricket under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board until 29 September 2028.
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