A second XI cricket match in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League has sparked controversy after a Saltburn fielder was alleged to have clicked his fingers to mislead an umpire. The incident, which occurred last weekend during a game between Saltburn and Norton, reportedly led to a batter being dismissed for a duck.
Footage of the alleged finger-clicking has been widely analysed. Following the incident, Saltburn has suspended 38-year-old Brian Devine, the player alleged to have clicked his fingers, stating he will not play for the club for the foreseeable future. Both the club and the league have initiated investigations into the matter.