The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed an immediate provisional suspension on Barbadian-American cricketer Aaron Jones following serious corruption allegations. The 31-year-old batsman, who recently represented the United States at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, faces five distinct charges related to anti-corruption code violations.
The charges stem primarily from Jones’ participation in the Bim10 tournament during the 2023-24 season, which falls under Cricket West Indies’ jurisdiction. Additionally, two charges pertain to international matches under the ICC’s purview. The allegations include match-fixing during the Bim10 competition and multiple failures to report approaches about engaging in corrupt activities.
Beyond the corruption allegations, Jones stands accused of obstructing the official investigation by concealing or tampering with potentially relevant information. He also allegedly failed to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official’s reasonable investigation requests.
The ICC confirmed this case represents merely one component of a broader ongoing investigation, indicating that additional charges against other participants are anticipated in the coming weeks. Jones now has a 14-day window from January 28, 2026, to formally respond to the allegations.
This suspension effectively eliminates Jones from selection for USA’s 15-member squad for next month’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted across India and Sri Lanka. The immediate suspension mandates that Jones cannot participate in any form of cricket while the investigation proceeds.