Village cricket cheating scandal convulses Middle England as 'Clicky Ponting' fielder's trick fools umpires

A village cricket scandal has gone viral after an amateur fielder was accused of tricking umpires by clicking his fingers to imitate the noise of an edge off the bat.

An investigation has now been launched into Saltburn’s 2nd XI cricket match with Norton in Division Two of the North Yorkshire and South Durham League

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

Viral video apparently shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers to mimic a batter’s nick The ball is bowled, the batter plays a shot and it’s caught by the wicketkeeper to cheers all round. The batter is clearly bemused. Did he hit it? Or … did a fielder click his fingers to mimic a nick? A row has erupted

A club cricket team have been accused of cheating after footage of their recent match went viral

Cricket cheating row: ‘Clicky Ponting’ fools umpires with fake edges  The Times

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