Local match goes viral after cheating claim involving finger-clicking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
An amateur cricket match between Saltburn and Norton in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has gained widespread attention due to a viral video. The clip reportedly shows a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes a batter's bat, leading to an appeal and the batter being given out caught behind. Saltburn won the match by 159 runs. Following a formal complaint, the league has initiated an investigation into the alleged incident. The video has surpassed three million views online, sparking discussions and allegations of cheating involving Saltburn in prior matches. The league will provide no further comment until the investigation concludes.
- •Saltburn won by 159 runs in the amateur cricket match.
- •A fielder allegedly clicked his fingers to trick the umpire.
- •The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League is investigating.
- •The controversial video has over three million views on social media.
- •Criticism includes allegations of previous cheating incidents by Saltburn.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Local match goes viral over cheating claim
- 9:11 AMBBC Sport — Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
"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.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:16 AMLocal match goes viral over cheating claim
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.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 9:11 AMLocal match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
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.
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