Saltburn cricketer suspended amid 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
A Saltburn Cricket Club player has been suspended following cheating allegations connected to a viral video. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League is investigating claims that the player clicked his fingers to replicate the sound of a bat hitting the ball, influencing an umpire's decision during a recent match against Norton. Saltburn has decided to concede their next scheduled match against Marton in light of the situation. The club emphasized their cooperation with the league's investigation and is treating the allegations seriously. The viral clip has garnered significant attention, with over seven-and-a-half million views on social media, leading to discussions across the cricket community regarding sportsmanship.
- •Player suspended for foreseeable future by Saltburn Cricket Club
- •Investigation launched by North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League
- •Viral video shows alleged finger-clicking incident during match
- •Saltburn concedes upcoming match against Marton Cricket Club
- •Club emphasizes cooperation and seriousness of the allegations
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal: League chiefs voice welfare concerns for Saltburn players
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — 'Clicky Ponting' cheating row: Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player, calls the incident 'very distressing'
- 6:32 PMThe Guardian Sport — Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ incident
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Saltburn cricketer at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating allegations suspended by club after viral video
"‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’ Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixture Saltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a catch behind and footage of several incidents later went viral on social media. The first video, posted on Monday evening, was from Saltburn’s second XI victory over Norton in Division Two of North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League. It showed the fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passed the bat of the Norton batter, Noman Shabir, before being caught by the wicketkeeper, Josh Bowes, and the umpire gave him out. Continue reading...
"Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player nicknamed "Clicky Ponting" after he was accused of clicking his fingers to fake an edge during a local league match in England. The viral incident, viewed over 7.5 million times on X, sparked widespread criticism. The club said it is fully cooperating with the investigation, while the player remains suspended pending its outcome.
"The cricketer at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating allegations has been suspended and will not play again "for the foreseeable future", the club have announced.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 11:06 AM‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal: League chiefs voice welfare concerns for Saltburn players
An investigation is currently ongoing into the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that has rocked club cricket
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:49 AM'Clicky Ponting' cheating row: Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player, calls the incident 'very distressing'
Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player nicknamed "Clicky Ponting" after he was accused of clicking his fingers to fake an edge during a local league match in England. The viral incident, viewed over 7.5 million times on X, sparked widespread criticism. The club said it is fully cooperating with the investigation, while the player remains suspended pending its outcome.
- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 6:32 PMSaltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ incident
‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’ Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixture Saltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a catch behind and footage of several incidents later went viral on social media. The first video, posted on Monday evening, was from Saltburn’s second XI victory over Norton in Division Two of North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League. It showed the fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passed the bat of the Norton batter, Noman Shabir, before being caught by the wicketkeeper, Josh Bowes, and the umpire gave him out. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:33 PMSaltburn cricketer at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating allegations suspended by club after viral video
Saltburn Cricket Club said on Wednesday that the player will not play again ‘for the foreseeable future’
- Sky Sports—Player at centre of viral 'Clicky Ponting' scandal suspended
The cricketer at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating allegations has been suspended and will not play again "for the foreseeable future", the club have announced.
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