Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
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"alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match."
— Rory Cotterill , Athlete
Key People
Josh Bowes is a wicketkeeper who appealed for a wicket in the alleged cheating incident.
Noman Shabir is a batter involved in a controversial cricket match.
Rory Cotterill is the captain of Middlesbrough second XI who commented on the incident.
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A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
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