A cheating controversy in English club cricket has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community after a video of an alleged act of deception went viral on social media. The incident occurred during a match involving Saltburn Cricket Club's Second XI, where a fielder was seen snapping his fingers, standing in the slips to imitate the sound of the ball edging the bat.

The fake sound convinced the umpire that the batter had nicked the delivery, resulting in him being given out caught behind despite there being no contact between the bat and the ball. The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread criticism from fans and players alike, with many describing the incident as one of the most blatant acts of gamesmanship seen in club cricket.

The controversy has continued to grow, with Brian Devine now reportedly under investigation for his actions. Adding to his troubles, reports suggest he has also lost the backing of his local sponsor, Indian restaurant ‘Spices.’ following the backlash generated by the incident.

Cricket fans have been relentless in their criticism, with many mocking the player by dubbing him ‘Clicky Ponting’, a tongue-in-cheek reference to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.