‘Clicky Ponting’ handed two-year suspension over cricket cheating scandal

Amateur cricketer was clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.

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An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.

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Al Jazeera 4h ago

BBC 7h ago

An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.

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