Amateur Cricketer Suspended for Fake Bat Sound | Auckland News

An amateur cricketer in England’s Saltburn Cricket Club is suspended after viral footage revealed he was faking the sound of ball-on-bat contact—nicknamed “Clicky Ponting”—sparking a major scandal. The club, run by volunteers and currently top of their division, is launching a full investigation amid growing online outrage. The league confirmed a formal complaint from July 25, 2026, and the player faces no action for the rest of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcb489ae986e3f02