Accusations of cheating in Saltburn cricket match spark investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has opened an investigation into cheating allegations involving Saltburn Cricket Club during a Division Two match. A video shows a Saltburn player appearing to mimic a caught-behind dismissal, leading to the outcry when batter Noman Shabir was given out. Shabir protested that the sound did not originate from his bat. Saltburn's victory by 159 runs puts them significantly ahead in the standings. The league confirmed receipt of a formal complaint and will not comment further until the investigation concludes.
- •Saltburn leads Division Two by 17 points after recent win.
- •Footage of the incident has gone viral and garnered international attention.
- •Noman Shabir expressed distress over the umpire's decision.
- •Middlesbrough's second XI captain reported two other instances of cheating by Saltburn.
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