Cricket cheat scandal deepens as SECOND Saltburn player accused of ‘finger-click’ trick

FRESH accusations have been made against a cricket club embroiled in a finger-clicking cheating scandal. Saltburn’s 2nd XI has faced uproar over claims slip fielder Brian Devine snapped his fingers to trick the umpire into believing a batsman edged the ball for a catch. Fresh accusations have been made against a cricket club embroiled in a finger-clicking cheating scandal Credit: Instagram andysmyump There are accusations that the clicking motion made by the fielder could be an attempt to produce a sound as though the ball had made contact with the edge of bat Social media users were convinced the clip shows the fielder using questionable means to gain an advantage for his side, who went on to win by 159 runs Several other teams claim to have been victim of the ruse Credit: X Now new footage has emerged appearing to show another Saltburn player, in the North ­Yorkshire club’s 3rd XI, using the same tactics. This fielder also looks to be clicking his fingers as the ball whistles past the bat — resulting in the dismissal of an opposing player. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Devine has been suspended and was nowhere to be seen as the second side returned to action ­yesterday, losing against local rivals Marton. Meanwhile, the new clip was shared on social media by Berkshire-based umpire Andy Smy with the caption: “Follow the trail to Saltburn 3rd XI.” A rival batter in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League said it appeared to be against Marton’s team of “kids” on July 12. He added: “This is another black mark against Saltburn. “If finger-clicking goes beyond Brian Devine, it becomes about the club and not just one rogue fielder.” Saltburn have not commented beyond saying Devine was dropped for the rest of the season. Most read in Sport An amateur cricket match has prompted a social media storm after a player was accused of a bizarre method of cheating The clip appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as a ball passes wide of a batter The auction mart worker, 38, of Guisborough, North Yorks, has declined to give a response. Comment now