USA cricket has been rocked by a major controversy after star batter and former captain Aaron Jones was provisionally suspended from all forms of the game following multiple anti-corruption charges laid by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The allegations, which centre on suspected match-fixing and a failure to cooperate with investigators, represent a serious setback for the rapidly growing cricketing nation.
In an official statement, the ICC confirmed that Jones has been charged with five breaches under the ICC and Cricket West Indies (CWI) anti-corruption codes. Most of the accusations stem from the Bim10 tournament during the 2023–24 season, which falls under the CWI’s jurisdiction, while two charges relate to international matches governed by the ICC. The governing body announced that Jones has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect.
“These charges are part of a wider investigation which is likely to result in further charges being issued against other participants in due course,” the ICC said. “Jones has been provisionally suspended from all cricket with immediate effect and has 14 days from 28 January 2026 to respond to the charges.”
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According to the ICC, Jones is accused of attempting to fix or improperly influence match outcomes, failing to report corrupt approaches, refusing to cooperate with anti-corruption officials, and obstructing the investigation by concealing or tampering with information. Three of the charges fall under the CWI Anti-Corruption Code, while the remaining two are breaches of the ICC Code.
USA batter Aaron Jones has been charged by the ICC with five breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code and suspended from playing all cricket with immediate effect
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The timing of the suspension is particularly damaging for USA cricket. The 31-year-old was recently part of an 18-member USA training group in Sri Lanka preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup. With the provisional ban now in place, Jones is ineligible for selection, and USA are yet to finalise their squad for the tournament.
Jones has been a central figure in USA cricket’s rise on the global stage. He captained the side during the 2024 T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States and the Caribbean, and played a pivotal role in some of the team’s most iconic moments. His explosive 94 off 40 balls against Canada and an unbeaten 36 against Pakistan were instrumental in putting USA cricket in the international spotlight.
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Since making his international debut in 2019, Jones has represented the USA in 52 ODIs and 48 T20Is. He has also featured in several franchise leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Major League Cricket (MLC) and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). However, he has not played international cricket for the USA since April 2025.
The ICC has made it clear that the investigation is ongoing and may extend beyond Jones, with further charges against other individuals possible. For now, his future remains uncertain, with the outcome likely to have far-reaching implications for both his career and USA cricket’s World Cup preparations.
