‘Clicky Ponting’ and cricket’s nudge, nudge, wink, wink relationship with fair play
Cricketer Brian Devine, known as "Clicky Ponting," faces suspension and investigation after allegedly clicking his fingers to mimic a ball edge and deceive umpires. The incident has exposed widespread cheating across cricket's amateur and professional ranks, from deliberate distractions to equipment manipulation. The backlash highlights cricket's paradox: despite enshrining sportsmanship in its laws, the sport tolerates numerous unfair practices routinely.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 09:02 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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