‘It’s not cricket’: cheating row as ‘Clicky Ponting’ appears to dupe umpire
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A viral video appears to show a fielder from Saltburn 2nd XI cricket team clicking his fingers to mimic the sound of a bat hitting the ball, potentially deceiving the umpire into giving a catch out. The incident, involving a player nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting', has sparked a cheating row. The wicketkeeper took the catch, and the dismissed batter seemed confused. The matter highlights concerns about sportsmanship in amateur cricket.
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A viral video shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers.
The GuardianPlain English
Loaded language removed<p>Viral video apparently shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers to mimic a batter’s nick</p><p>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?
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A viral video shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers.
The GuardianThe clicking mimics the sound of a batter's nick.
The GuardianThe wicketkeeper caught the ball.
The GuardianThe batter was bemused by the dismissal.
The Guardian