Al Jazeera English reported that an amateur cricketer nicknamed "Clicky Ponting" has been given a two-year suspension over a cheating scandal. The report said the player clicked his fingers while fielding. According to the report, the aim was to deceive the umpire into believing the batsman had edged the ball. The report has not been independently verified. The player has not been named. It is not clear which club, league or governing body imposed the suspension, or when and where the incident happened. It is not known whether the player has responded or plans to appeal.
BriefSingle-source report, not independently verified
Amateur cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting' reportedly suspended for two years
Al Jazeera English reports the player allegedly clicked his fingers to mislead an umpire; the report is unverified
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- Al Jazeera English reported that an amateur cricketer nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting' has been suspended for two years.
- The outlet linked the suspension to a cheating scandal.
- According to the report, the player clicked his fingers while fielding to make the umpire think the batsman had edged the ball.
- The report is from a single outlet and has not been independently verified.
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- Al Jazeera English‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal