Cricketer receives two‑year ban as club fined and relegated
Brian Devine has been banned from all cricket for two years after a misconduct charge, and Saltburn Cricket Club’s Second XI faces a £300 fine and a 60‑point deduction that drops it to the third division for the 2027 season. The sanctions follow an investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League into a July 2026 viral video showing Devine faking an edge. Devine, a 38‑year‑old from Guisborough who works as a company secretary, was identified as the player in the clip.
Key facts
- The viral clip attracted millions of views after being shared in July 2026.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board opened the investigation that led to the sanctions.
- Saltburn Cricket Club said it fully participated in the disciplinary proceedings and accepted the appeal decision.
- The Second XI will start the 2027 season in the third division after the relegation.
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Why it matters
The case highlights disciplinary action for on‑field cheating in amateur cricket.
What changed
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