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Amateur cricketer accused of faking an edge with a finger snap

Al Jazeera Thursday 30 July 2026, 18:12 UTC 1 min read
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Amateur cricketer accused of faking an edge with a finger snap Amateur cricketer accused of faking an edge with a finger snap A village cricket match in England has gone viral after a player was caught on camera allegedly clicking his fingers to fake the sound of an edge and trick the umpire into giving the batter out. The player has since been suspended while the club investigates. Published On 30 Jul 2026

Amateur cricketer accused of faking an edge with a finger snap Amateur cricketer accused of faking an edge with a finger snap A village cricket match in England has gone viral after a player was caught on camera allegedly clicking his fingers to fake the sound of an edge and trick the umpire into giving the batter out. The player has since been suspended while the club investigates. Published On 30 Jul 2026
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