Cricketer banned for two years after on-field deception

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Brian Devine, a cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting', has been banned for two years after clicking his fingers to deceive an umpire.

Brian Devine, a cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting', has been banned from all forms of cricket for two years following an on-field deception. During a match for Salturn Cricket Club's second XI in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League, Devine clicked his fingers at first slip in an attempt to convince the umpire that the batsman had edged the ball. The incident sparked a league investigation.

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League's disciplinary proceedings resulted in multiple sanctions. Saltburn Cricket Club was fined £300, and its second XI was relegated to the third division with a 60-point deduction for next season. In a statement, Saltburn said: 'The club fully participated in the disciplinary proceedings and accept the decision of the appeal following the original decision from the league.'

Devine has played for Saltburn for several years. During a spell away from the club, he captained Pudsey St Lawrence to the Bradford Premier League Second XI Premier Division title in 2023. The nickname 'Clicky Ponting' references former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Saltburn had suspended Devine and conceded a cup tie against Marton while the investigation took place.

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Viral 'Clicky Ponting' cricketer banned and club relegated after scandalBrian Devine has been handed a two-year ECB ban after the 'Clicky Ponting' scandal at Saltburn CCHuddersfield Examiner · 6 Nov, 12:50
Former Bradford League cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' banned for 2 yearsHe has been banned from all forms of cricket for two years.Telegraph & Argus · 6 Nov, 10:25
'Clicky Ponting' cricketer banned for two years according to reportsThe local league cricketer dubbed ‘Clicky Ponting’ has been banned for two years, according to reports.Yorkshire Post · 6 Nov, 10:17

In this story: Brian Devine · Saltburn Cricket Club · North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League · Ricky Ponting · Pudsey St Lawrence · Bradford Premier League

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