Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Saltburn Cricket Club player has been suspended indefinitely following allegations of cheating during a match, captured in a viral video. The player was accused of clicking his fingers to simulate a caught-behind dismissal, leading the umpire to give the opposing batter out. Saltburn Cricket Club confirmed the player will not play for the club "for the foreseeable future" and is cooperating with an ongoing investigation. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched an official investigation into the incident. Saltburn's second team has conceded their upcoming cup fixture against Marton in response to the controversy. In fullSaltburn cricketer at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating allegations suspended by club after viral videoMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

A viral clip appearing to show a Saltburn fielder faking an edge by clicking his fingers has triggered outrage, wider cheating claims and a formal league probe. | Cricket

A local league in northern England has launched an investigation after footage emerged of a club slips fielder allegedly clicking his fingers as the ball went past the bat.