FRESH accusations have been made against a cricket club embroiled in a finger-clicking cheating scandal.

has faced uproar over claims slip fielder Brian Devine snapped his fingers to trick the umpire into believing a batsman edged the ball for a catch.

Two cricket players, one batting and one fielding, on a bright green field.Fresh accusations have been made against a cricket club embroiled in a finger-clicking cheating scandal Credit: Instagram andysmyump A cricket player in white uniform and helmet holds up a gloved hand while facing an umpire.There are accusations that the clicking motion made by the fielder could be an attempt to produce a sound as though the ball had made contact with the edge of bat A cricket player in white uniform holding something small in his hand, highlighted by a red circle, on a field during a game.Social media users were convinced the clip shows the fielder using questionable means to gain an advantage for his side, who went on to win by 159 runs NINTCHDBPICT001098104256Several other teams claim to have been victim of the ruse Credit: X

Now new footage has emerged appearing to show another Saltburn player, in the club’s 3rd XI, using the same tactics.

also looks to be clicking his fingers as the ball whistles past the bat — resulting in the dismissal of an opposing player.

Devine has been suspended and was nowhere to be seen as the second side returned to action ­yesterday, losing against local rivals Marton.

Meanwhile, was shared on social media by Berkshire-based umpire Andy Smy with the caption: “Follow the trail to Saltburn 3rd XI.”

A rival batter in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League said it appeared to be against Marton’s team of “kids” on July 12.

He added: “This is another black mark against Saltburn.

“If finger-clicking goes beyond Brian Devine, it becomes about the club and not just one rogue fielder.”

Saltburn have not commented beyond saying Devine was dropped for the rest of the season.

A cricket bowler in action on the right, with a batsman and wicketkeeper on the left.An amateur cricket match has prompted a social media storm after a player was accused of a bizarre method of cheating A blurry photo of a person wearing white clothing, squatting with their hands near their knees.The clip appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as a ball passes wide of a batter

The auction mart worker, 38, of Guisborough, North Yorks, has declined to give a response.

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