Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Cricket Club Fielder Accused of Finger-Click Cheating
A cricket player named Brian Devine was seen on video clicking his fingers when a ball passed the bat.
The sound made it look like the ball had hit the bat, so the umpire gave the batter out.
People on social media said this was cheating.
The league is looking into it, and the club has suspended Devine until they finish their investigation.
Brian Devine, slip fielder for Saltburn Cricket Club, allegedly clicked fingers to mimic an edge during a Division Two match on 25 July 2026.
Video shows umpire giving batsman out after Devine’s click, sparking accusations of cheating and social media backlash.
Similar incidents have been identified in previous Saltburn matches, with wicketkeeper taking unusually high numbers of catches.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched a formal investigation and issued a statement of no comment until completion.
Saltburn Cricket Club suspended Devine pending the outcome of the investigation.
- Who
- Brian Devine, slip fielder for Saltburn Cricket Club
- What
- Alleged finger-click cheating to fake an edge and influence umpire decisions
- When
- 25 July 2026 (match) and earlier matches in the season
- Where
- North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League, Saltburn vs Norton second XI
- Why
- To trick umpires into giving batsmen out
- Player
- Brian Devine
- Club
- Saltburn Cricket Club
- Incident Date
- 25 July 2026
- Allegation
- Finger-click to mimic edge
- Investigation
- North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League
Sources
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