‘Clicky Ponting’ banned over cricket cheating scandal

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — An amateur cricketer dubbed “Clicky Ponting” has been banned for two years and his team punished heavily after a cheating scandal that made global headlines.

Brian Devine was caught apparently clicking his fingers while fielding during a match for Saltburn Cricket Club’s second XI, to trick the umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.

He was given the nickname “Clicky Ponting” in reference to the former Australia captain, Ricky.