Saltburn Cricket Club: 'Finger-clicking' cheating claim in Saltburn-Norton match investigated
An amateur cricket match in England is under investigation after a fielder was accused of using a finger-clicking sound to deceive the umpire into calling a wicket. The incident has gained significant viral attention on social media.
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Image source, Saltburn CC Image caption, A video of a wicket during Saltburn's win over Norton in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has gone viral for an alleged incident of cheating
An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.
A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir's bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.
It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.
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