India, July 28 -- English club cricket has been rocked by extraordinary cheating allegations after footage appeared to show a slip fielder clicking his fingers to imitate the sound of an edge, with the controversy now prompting a formal investigation. The incident came during a North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League Division Two match involving Saltburn Cricket Club's second XI. Footage circulating on social media shows the ball passing the outside edge of the batter's bat before a fielder stationed at first slip appears to click his fingers.

The wicketkeeper completed the catch and an appeal followed, with the umpire subsequently raising his finger despite there appearing to be a clear gap between bat and ball. The clip quickly...