Saltburn cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting' banned for two years
Brian Devine, who plays for Saltburn's second team, is alleged to have snapped his fingers at first slip in an attempt to make it look as though the batter had touched the ball. Devine has reportedly been banned for two years, the club has been fined 300 pounds, and the second team has been relegated to the third tier.
Brian Devine, who plays for Saltburn's second team, came under scrutiny this summer after he allegedly snapped his fingers at first slip in an attempt to mislead the umpire. It was reported that the aim was to create the impression that the batter had touched the ball.
Devine was given the nickname 'Clicky Ponting', a reference to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. The North Yorkshire and South Durham league then launched an investigation. According to Teesside Live, Devine has been banned from all cricket activities for two years.
The same report said Saltburn had been fined 300 pounds, and its second team had been moved down to the third tier and would start next season with a 60-point deduction. In a statement, the club said it had fully taken part in the disciplinary process and accepted the appeal decision that followed the league's initial ruling.
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