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US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges

US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges

Summary

United States cricketer Aaron Jones has been temporarily suspended for allegedly breaking the International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules against corruption. He has 14 days to reply to the charges, which mostly involve his activities in the 2023-2024 Bim10 tournament in Barbados. Two charges also relate to international cricket.

Key Facts

  • Aaron Jones is a cricketer from the United States.
  • The ICC charged him with five breaches of their anti-corruption code.
  • Jones has 14 days to respond to these charges.
  • Most charges are connected to the 2023-2024 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.
  • Some charges involve international cricket.
  • Jones cannot be selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup while suspended.
  • He was part of a US team that recently performed well in its first major tournament.
  • Jones's notable performance includes scoring important runs against Canada and Pakistan.

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