A cricketer known by the nickname "Clicky Ponting" has been banned for two years following an incident that went viral on social media. The video showed a wicket taken during Saltburn's victory over Norton in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League.
The story was reported by BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt on November 6, 2026. The league and the clubs involved have not been named beyond the match details, and the player's real identity has not been disclosed in the report.
