‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal

Source: Al Jazeera · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 12:44 · 14 h ago

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Amateur cricketer was clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 12:44 by Al Jazeera and is part of the World news coverage.

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