Footage has emerged of a controversial moment in a Bradford Premier League cricket game involving a player who later became embroiled in the ‘clickgate’ scandal.

The small seaside town of Saltburn in north-east England has become the centre of a cricket controversy following allegations of match-fixing. A video circulating online appears to show a player, dubbed 'Clicky Ponting', tricking an umpire into giving batters out by clicking his fingers. The incident, dubbed 'Clickgate', has sparked widespread debate about sportsmanship in local cricket leagues. While some locals dismissed the claims as a joke, others expressed outrage, with one retired teacher questioning how the umpire could hear the click from 30 yards away. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League is investigating the allegations, which have drawn international attention. The scandal has also raised concerns about the integrity of lower-tier cricket, with veteran players accusing of widespread gamesmanship. The incident has led to calls for stricter enforcement of fair play, with some demanding bans for those found guilty of cheating. The player involved, Brian Devine, has been suspended by his club and lost local sponsorship, highlighting the reputational damage such incidents can cause.

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

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.

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

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Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

Cricket prides itself on being a model of fair play and sportsmanship, but is it really that different from other sports?

Footage has emerged of a controversial moment in a Bradford Premier League cricket game involving a player who later became embroiled in the ‘clickgate’ scandal.

Footage has emerged of a controversial moment in a Bradford Premier League cricket game involving a player who later became embroiled in the ‘clickgate’ scandal.

Footage has emerged of a controversial moment in a Bradford Premier League cricket game involving a player who later became embroiled in the ‘clickgate’ scandal.

The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".

An investigation is underway after videos of dismissals in matches involving Saltburn second XI went viral on social media.

Cricket prides itself on being a model of fair play and sportsmanship, but is it really that different from other sports?

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters out

A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.