Saltburn Cricket Club has confirmed that a player, Brian Devine, is banned following allegations of cheating during a match. Reports say Devine is accused of making a clicking sound, described as imitating the sound of a ball hitting the bat, with the intention of misleading the umpires about whether the batter should be out. The accusations place the incident within what some outlets describe as the “clicky Ponting” scandal theme, referring to a style of sideline sound-making used to create the impression of contact. According to the accounts, the club’s response comes after the issue draws public attention, with Saltburn CC stating that the player has been banned. The coverage focuses on the alleged method used—sound imitation rather than any physical interference—and the club’s disciplinary action. Both sources characterize the player’s behavior as a deliberate attempt to trick decision-makers, and both note the ban as the club’s stated outcome.