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‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal cricketer banned and club relegated
Brian Devine, 38, banned from all cricket for two yearsSaltburn 2nd XI relegated and club fined by ECBThe 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. His team, Saltburn CC’s 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...
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