English Amateur Cricketer Banned Two Years for Finger-Clicking Trick, Club Relegated
Brian Devine, an English amateur cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting,' has been suspended for two years by the England and Wales Cricket Board for using finger-clicking to mimic the sound of a ball hitting the bat, misleading umpires during matches. His club, Saltburn Cricket Club's second XI, was fined £300, relegated to Division Three, and given a 60-point deduction for the 2027 season. The North Yorkshire South Durham Cricket League conducted a thorough investigation involving interviews and video reviews before confirming the sanctions.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 32/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 6 Nov, 01:23 pm. Other outlets followed.