USA vice-captain Aaron Jones faces match-fixing charges from Bim10 tournament.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has provisionally suspended USA batter Aaron Jones on match-fixing charges, sending shockwaves through the cricket world. The 29-year-old vice-captain, who starred in the T20 World Cup 2024, now faces five serious allegations that could end his international career.
Five Charges Linked to Bim10 Tournament
Jones has been charged with breaching anti-corruption codes, with violations primarily stemming from the Bim10 tournament held in Barbados during 2023-24. The charges include fixing or improperly influencing match outcomes, failing to report corrupt approaches, and obstructing the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit investigation.
The suspension is immediate, barring Jones from all cricket until the case resolves. He has 14 days from January 28, 2026, to respond. The ICC confirmed this is part of a wider investigation likely to result in further charges against other participants.
Immediate Suspension and Wider Investigation
The most serious allegation involves Jones’ role in fixing or improperly influencing matches during the Bim10, a domestic T10 tournament in his native Barbados. He also faces charges of concealing and tampering with evidence relevant to the investigation.
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit has indicated that additional participants may face charges as the investigation continues, suggesting the scandal could widen beyond Jones.
From World Cup Hero to Scandal
The timing is particularly shocking given Jones’ recent heroics. During the T20 World Cup 2024, the Barbados-born batter smashed an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls against Canada in Dallas, hitting 10 sixes to equal Chris Gayle’s record. He finished as the tournament’s sixth-highest run-getter with 141 runs, helping USA reach the Super Eight stage for the first time.
What’s Next
If found guilty, Jones could face a lengthy ban from cricket. The outcome will test cricket’s commitment to integrity as the sport expands globally, particularly in emerging nations where oversight can be less robust.
As the cricket community awaits his response, this case serves as a stark reminder that no player is above the rules designed to protect the game’s integrity.
