Cricket cheating scandal's ‘Clicky Ponting’ could net fortune from TV, clubs and panto

PR guru says Brian Devine may have sparked global outrage but he has a big future in the entertainment world because he reckons 'everyone loves a villain'

Yogifromhills/Shutterstock Cricket, by some metrics the world’s second most popular sport, has a penchant for producing rather peculiar scandals. UK-Australian relations were put under significant strain over the way that Harold Larwood, a coal miner from Nottinghamshire who could hurl cricket balls at batters very qui

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has expressed its "genuine concern for the welfare" of Saltburn Cricket Club members as it continues its inquiry into the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating controversy.

An investigation is currently ongoing into the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that has rocked club cricket

Brian Devine, who has been dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' after footage appeared to show him allegedly clicking his fingers to fake wickets during a cricket match, could be set to cash in on his viral fame

For a game that treats sportsmanship so seriously that it has the “Spirit of Cricket” enshrined in its lawbook, cricket has an absurd relationship with fair play.

For a game that treats sportsmanship so seriously that it has the “Spirit of Cricket” enshrined in its lawbook, cricket has an absurd relationship with fair play.

Viral cricket scandal sees 'Clicky Ponting' suspended from UK team

Brian Devine will not play for Saltburn Cricket Club ‘for the foreseeable future’

The footage has been viewed millions of times around the world

Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player accused of clicking his fingers to get a caught-behind wicket after footage of several incidents went viral on social media.

‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’ Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixture Saltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking

Cricketer dubbed Clicky Ponting for ‘cheating’ is suspended by club  The Times

Saltburn Cricket Club have made international headlines following their North Yorkshire and South Durham League (NYSDL) meeting with Norton 2nd XI

Cricket club suspend player accused of cheating saying he will not feature 'for the foreseeable future'  GB News

Village cricketer at centre of 'Clicky Ponting' scandal suspended and will not play again for 'forseeable future', club confirms  lbc.co.uk

THE club home to "cheating" cricketer dubbed "Clicky Ponting" has reportedly forfeited their next game after footage sparked viral fury. The outrage began after clips appeared to show player Brian Devine clicking his fingers to fake wickets during a league match for Saltburn in North Yorkshire. As more videos emerged o

TV star who is in same division as 'Clicky Ponting' spills on cheating scandal  talkSPORT

3 min readJul 29, 2026 07:30 AM IST The slip fielder Brian Devine, who is accused of allegedly mimicking the sound, is now being dubbed as Clicky Ponting. (@ben_mummery Twitter screenshot)The video which is going viral says it all. With the wicketkeeper standing up to the stumps, a batsman plays and misses the ball. Th

An amateur cricket match has sparked controversy over alleged umpire deception. A fielder reportedly clicked his fingers to simulate an edge off the bat. This incident has led to a formal investigation by the league officials. Other similar allegations have also surfaced against the same club. The league is now examini