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Sports · 29 July 2026

What follows a viral cricket cheating claim?

What follows a viral cricket cheating claim?

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The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League opened an investigation after video showed a Saltburn fielder clicking fingers to fake a catch. Broadcaster Piers Morgan called it 'the biggest cheat in cricket history' after the finger-click clip went viral online. The league confirmed it received a formal complaint about Saturday's match and will not comment further until its process concludes.

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