‘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 league The club cricketer dubbed “Clicky Ponting” in response to accusations of cheating during the English summer has been handed a two-year ban from the sport.
Key points
- Brian Devine earned online notoriety back in July after footage from Division Two of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League went viral.
- Devine is now banned from all cricket under the auspices of the England and Wales Cricket Board until the end of the 2028 season.
- 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.
An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.
Additional details
- The ban covers “playing, coaching, umpiring, scoring and managing junior teams”.
- His team, Saltburn CC’s 2nd XI, have also been relegated.
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