# Cheating Row in Cricket as ‘Clicky Ponting’ Appears to Trick Umpire

A cricket player known as 'Clicky Ponting' has sparked a controversy after appearing to deceive an umpire during a match. Critics are calling the incident 'not cricket,' highlighting ongoing concerns about sportsmanship in the game. The row underscores the tension between competitive tactics and fair play in professional cricket.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/28/cricket-cheating-row-clicky-ponting-dupe-umpire-saltburn) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:54 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/30/amateur-cricketer-accused-of-faking-an-edge-with-a-finger-snap?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:12:02 +0000

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/29/saltburn-suspend-fielder-clicky-pointing-cricket) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:32:12 GMT