Player banned and club relegated after viral 'Clicky Ponting' Teesside cricket scandal

Source: Teesside Live · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 09:20 · 5 h ago

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Brian Devine of Saltburn CC second XI was caught clicking at first slip to imitate a ball being edged by a bat

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 09:20 by Teesside Live and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• Al Jazeera: ‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal — Amateur cricketer was clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.
• BBC: Clicky Ponting scandal: Cricketer banned and Saltburn CC relegated
• BBC: Clicky Ponting scandal: Cricketer banned and Saltburn CC relegated
• The Guardian: ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal cricketer banned and club relegated — Brian Devine, 38, banned from all cricket for two years Saltburn 2nd XI relegated and club fined by ECB The club cricketer dubbed “Clicky…
• Sky Sports: 'Clicky Ponting' club cricketer banned for two years after Saltburn cheating scandal, according to reports

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