West Indies' Thomas suspended five years for match-fixing
West Indies' Thomas suspended five years for match-fixing
Image source, Getty ImagesMay 2, 2024
West Indian international Devon Thomas has been banned from cricket for five years after admitting seven offenses anti-corruption rules.
The 34-year-old has played 34 times for the West Indies across all formats, most recently in 2022.
His most serious offense was organizing or participating in attempted match-fixing during Sri Lanka's 2021 domestic T20 competition.
The all-rounder and occasional wicketkeeper also admitted several charges of failing to report illegal approaches to the Abu Dhabi T10 and Caribbean Premier League to authorities.
Thomas made his international debut in 2009 - the first of 21 one-day internationals.
He also played 12 T20s and one Test, against Australia in Adelaide in 2022.
Eighteen months of his ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) have been suspended.
West Indian international Devon Thomas has been banned from cricket for five years after admitting seven offenses anti-corruption rules.
The 34-year-old has played 34 times for the West Indies across all formats, most recently in 2022.
His most serious offense was organizing or participating in attempted match-fixing during Sri Lanka's 2021 domestic T20 competition.
The all-rounder and occasional wicketkeeper also admitted several charges of failing to report illegal approaches to the Abu Dhabi T10 and Caribbean Premier League to authorities.
Thomas made his international debut in 2009 - the first of 21 one-day internationals.
He also played 12 T20s and one Test, against Australia in Adelaide in 2022.
Eighteen months of his ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) have been suspended.
Image source, Getty Images
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