US Cricket Star Aaron Jones Suspended by ICC Over Corruption Allegations

Kathmandu. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has immediately suspended Aaron Jones, the key batter for the US cricket team, from all forms of cricket on charges of violating anti-corruption rules. The 31-year-old Jones faces serious allegations of breaching five articles of the Anti-Corruption Code. 

This action was taken while he was participating with the 18-member US squad in Sri Lanka for preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He will now be ineligible to play in the upcoming World Cup and has been given 14 days to respond to the allegations. 

According to the ICC, the allegations against Jones are primarily related to the 'Beam Ten' tournament held in Barbados during 2023-24. He has been accused of attempting to improperly influence match results or any party, concealing offers related to match-fixing, and failing to cooperate with the investigation. 

Three of these allegations relate to the rules of Cricket West Indies, while two are connected to international matches. The ICC has indicated that the investigation is ongoing and further action may be taken against other players in the coming days. 

Jones, who debuted in international cricket in 2019, has played 52 ODIs and 48 T20Is for the USA. He played a crucial role in securing historic victories for the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup with unbeaten innings of 94 runs against Canada and 36 runs against Pakistan. 

Jones, who has also played in popular franchise leagues such as the CPL, BML, and BLP, has not played any international matches since April 2025.