Brian Devine Banned for Two Years Over Clicking Trick — SkimNews
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- Brian Devine was handed a two-year ban from all cricket, according to Teesside Live, while Saltburn said it accepted the appeal decision following the league’s original ruling.
- Brian Devine was caught apparently clicking his fingers at first slip during a Saltburn second-XI match to trick the umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.
- Ricky Ponting was the reference for the nickname “Clicky Ponting,” which Brian Devine acquired after the finger-clicking incident made headlines around the world.
- north Yorkshire and south Durham league launched an investigation into the allegations arising from the Saltburn second XI’s first-slip incident.
- Saltburn was fined £300, while its second XI was relegated to the third division and must begin the 2027 season with a 60-point deduction.
- Saltburn said it fully participated in the disciplinary proceedings and accepted the appeal decision following the league’s original ruling, then focused on preparations for 2027.
Why it matters: Devine loses two years of competitive cricket, while Saltburn’s second XI starts the 2027 season in the third division with a 60-point deduction and the club carries a £300 fine. The case materially penalizes both the individual player and the team, not just the accused cricketer.
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