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‘It’s just not cricket’: seaside town reacts to ‘Clickgate’ cheating row

From The Guardian · () English

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  • A seaside town is reacting to a cheating scandal involving its local cricket club, dubbed 'Clickgate'.
  • The incident involves a player allegedly tricking an umpire into giving batters out, drawing comparisons to controversial football tactics.
  • Residents express a mix of amusement, disbelief, and outrage over the alleged unsportsmanlike conduct.

Saltburn, a seaside town, is abuzz with the 'Clickgate' cheating row that has engulfed its local cricket club. The scandal, which involves a player allegedly tricking an umpire into giving batters out, has drawn comparisons to controversial tactics used by the Argentinian football team.

Reactions in the town range from amusement to disbelief and outrage. Members of the Saltburn over-60s ukulele club reportedly responded with laughter and a rendition of "I Love to Boogie." A litter-picking volunteer on the seafront, anticipating the Wednesday night quiz for gossip, remarked, "All I would say is it’s just not cricket, is it?"

The incident has sparked widespread discussion, with the local community eager to share their views on the alleged unsportsmanlike conduct. The comparison to the Argentinian football team highlights the perceived severity of the alleged deception within the sporting community.

All I would say is it’s just not cricket, is it?

— Litter-picking volunteerA volunteer on the seafront shares her view on the cricket club scandal.
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