An amateur cricket game between Saltburn and Norton has drawn worldwide attention after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to deceive the umpire into giving a wicket to Noman Shabir. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows a Saltburn fielder making a clicking sound as the ball passed Shabir's bat before being caught by wicket‑keeper Josh Bowes. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched a formal investigation into the match, which ended with Saltburn winning by 159 runs and topping Division 2 by 17 points.

League officials released a statement on X, confirming receipt of a complaint and announcing a full inquiry. Until procedures conclude, no further comment will be made. The video has amassed more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand reporting on it.

Bowes, who previously took eight catches in a 22‑run win over Shildon Railway, leads the league with 31 catches, topping the standings. Rory Cotterill, former Middlesbrough second‑XI captain, also alleged further cheating incidents during the same match. Norton declined to comment.

International media outlets in Australia and New Zealand have reported on the story, and the BBC has reached out to the league and Saltburn for responses.