USA’s Aaron Jones Handed Provisional Suspension By ICC Ahead Of T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA batter Aaron Jones for breaching its anti-corruption code. He had been training with the USA squad in Sri Lanka for the 2026 T20 World Cup, but the latest decision now bars him from participating in all forms of cricket.

As per the Apex body, the charges against the batter were related to the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI. In addition, he also faces two separate charges related to international fixtures that fall directly under the jurisdiction of the ICC.

The charges levelled against Aaron Jones are defined below:

• Breach of Article 2.1.1 of the CWI Code – Fixing, contriving to fix or otherwise influencing improperly, or being a party to an agreement or effort to fix or contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly, the result, progress, conduct or other aspect of matches in the Bim10 tournament in 2023/24 (or attempting to do so).

• Breach of Article 2.4.2 of the CWI Code – Failing to disclose to Cricket West Indies details of any approaches or invitations to engage in conduct that would amount to a breach of the CWI Code.

• Breach of Article 2.4.4 of the CWI Code – Failing or refusing to cooperate with a reasonable investigation carried out by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) in relation to possible offences under the CWI Code.

• Breach of Article 2.4.4 of the ICC Code – Failing to disclose to the ICC ACU full details of any approaches or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct under the ICC Code.

• Breach of Article 2.4.7 of the ICC Code – Obstructing the ACU’s investigation into possible Corrupt Conduct by concealing and/or tampering with information that may have been relevant to the investigation, or which may have constituted evidence or led to the discovery of evidence of Corrupt Conduct.

The ICC statement further revealed that the charges against Jones are part of a wider investigation. The USA batter has now been suspended from all forms of cricket and has 14 days to respond to the charges.

The suspension of Aaron Jones is a big blow for the USA team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. He played a crucial role for the team in the last mega event, however, this time he won’t be part of the side.