Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
Summary
An amateur cricket match in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League is under investigation after a video showed a player allegedly clicking his fingers to trick the umpire into thinking the batter hit the ball. The league has started a formal inquiry after complaints about this and other possible cheating incidents.Key Facts
- The match was between Saltburn and Norton in Division 2 of the league.
- A Saltburn fielder was seen clicking his fingers as the ball passed the batter’s bat, which led to the batter being given out.
- The finger-clicking is suspected to be a trick to deceive the umpire into thinking the ball was edged.
- Saltburn won the match by 159 runs and leads the division by 17 points.
- The league has received a formal complaint and is conducting a full investigation.
- Saltburn wicketkeeper Josh Bowes has a strong record, recently taking eight catches in a match.
- The video of the alleged cheating has over three million views on social media and has attracted international attention.
- Norton declined to comment on the situation when contacted by the BBC.
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