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Amateur cricket match goes viral amid cheating allegations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:34 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Amateur cricket match goes viral amid cheating allegations

Summary

An amateur cricket match involving Saltburn in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has gained significant attention online due to allegations of cheating. A viral video allegedly shows a player mimicking the sound of a bat hitting a ball, leading to an out. This incident has sparked outrage on social media, with TV presenter Piers Morgan labeling the involved player the 'biggest cheat in cricket history.' The league has acknowledged receiving a formal complaint regarding the game and has launched a full investigation into the matter.

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Key Details

•Video shows alleged cheating during an amateur match involving Saltburn
•Piers Morgan criticized the player for their actions on social media
•The league is investigating following a formal complaint
•The video has garnered millions of views on social media platforms

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2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

What they're saying

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An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media. The poster of the video described it as “about the worst case of cheating I’ve ever seen in cricket.” The video of a match involving North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League team Saltburn, has been greeted with outrage online and generated headlines around the world.
— Yahoo Sports

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