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Two-year ban for 'Clicky Ponting' cricketer
A disciplinary panel found he used finger-clicking to mimic an edge and deceive umpires, and Saltburn Cricket Club was fined £300 and relegated.
- On Friday, the England and Wales Cricket Board banned amateur player Brian Devine from all ECB-regulated cricket for two years, running from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2028.
- The controversy erupted in July after footage showed Devine clicking his fingers to mimic an edge against Norton Cricket Club, earning the 38-year-old the nickname 'Clicky Ponting' after the video garnered millions of views.
- Saltburn's Second XI faced automatic relegation to Division Three, a £300 fine, and a 60-point deduction for the 2027 season following the disciplinary investigation.
- Saltburn CC stated the club "fully participated in the disciplinary proceedings" and accepted the appeal decision while focusing on preparations for the 2027 season.
- The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League contacted member clubs to acknowledge the scandal's strain, while Steve Smith and David Warner received only 12-month bans following the 2018 sandpaper Test.
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Great Yorkshire RadioAmateur cricketer 'Clicky Pointing' banned for two years and club relegated over viral cheating
Brian Devine was accused of tricking umpires by clicking his fingers to make the sound of a ball nicking the bat as deliveries were missed and caught by the wicketkeeper.
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English Cricketer, Dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' After Viral Cheating Scandal, Banned For 2 Years
An amateur cricketer in England has been banned for two years in a cheating scandal caught on video. The allegations came to light in July when a video showed a fielder clicking his fingers to imitate the sound of a bat connecting with the ball before a player is called out.
·New Delhi, India
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