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‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal cricketer banned and club relegated
The club cricketer dubbed âClicky Pontingâ in response to accusations of cheating during the English summer has been handed a two-year ban from the sport. His team, Saltburn CCâs 2nd XI, have also been relegated.
Brian Devine earned online notoriety back in July after footage from Division Two of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League went viral. In the clip, Devine was seen clicking his fingers in the field and successfully tricking the umpire into believing a Norton CC batter had edged a catch behind.
As well as a new nickname â a nod to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting â it saw Devine provisionally suspended by his club for the remainder of the 2026 season while an investigation was undertaken by the league. Further examples of the practice subsequently emerged and were circulated widely online.
‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal
Amateur cricketer caught clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.
The English amateur cricketer who went viral for finger-clicking trickery has been handed a two-year suspension, the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has said.
The fielder Brian Devine, dubbed “Clicky Ponting” on social media in a nod to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, 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.
The video footage went viral on social media and made international headlines earlier this year. A three-person disciplinary panel reviewed the footage and considered player interviews and written statements before imposing the ban.
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Clicky Ponting scandal: Cricketer banned and Saltburn CC relegated
Devine had previously played for Pudsey St Lawrence in the Bradford Cricket League
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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