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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

SHOCKING: Clicky ponting cricketer slapped with two year ban over devious trick - You Need To See This

Clicky Ponting Brian Devine Cricket
  • Club cricketer Brian Devine has been banned from the sport for two years after accepting a misconduct charge following a viral cheating scandal.
  • Devine earned the nickname Clicky Ponting after video footage showed him clicking his fingers at slip to trick an umpire into awarding a wicket.
  • The two-year ban bars the 38-year-old from all ECB-governed cricket activities, including playing, coaching, umpiring, scoring and managing junior teams.
  • Saltburn Cricket Club also accepted a misconduct charge, resulting in their Second XI being relegated to Division Three with a 60-point deduction.
  • The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League declared the disciplinary process complete and urged respect for all involved following abuse directed at participants.

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