2-year ban for ‘Clicky Ponting’, England club relegated with 60-point deduction
Brian Devine, nicknamed "Clicky Ponting", has been banned from cricket for two years after a viral video showed him allegedly faking an edge by clicking his fingers. Saltburn CC’s second XI has also been relegated and handed a 60-point deduction. While several public figures criticised the incident, cricket commentators felt the backlash against the amateur cricketer was excessive.
Key Takeaways
- Brian Devine, nicknamed "Clicky Ponting", has been banned from cricket for two years after a viral video showed him allegedly faking an edge by clicking his fingers.
- Saltburn CC’s second XI has also been relegated and handed a 60-point deduction.
- While several public figures criticised the incident, cricket commentators felt the backlash against the amateur cricketer was excessive.
Brian Devine, nicknamed "Clicky Ponting", has been banned from cricket for two years after a viral video showed him allegedly faking an edge by clicking his fingers. Saltburn CC’s second XI has also been relegated and handed a 60-point deduction. While several public figures criticised the incident, cricket commentators felt the backlash against the amateur cricketer was excessive.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.