Three cricket figures suspended over Bim10 anti-corruption charges.
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Three cricket figures have been provisionally suspended following Bim10 anti‑corruption charges relating to the 2023‑24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.
The individuals – fast‑bowling all‑rounder Javon Searles, Titans owner Chitranjan Rathod and team official Trevon Griffith – were charged by the ICC and Cricket West Indies (CWI) under their respective anti‑corruption codes. Each has 14 days from 11 March 2026 to submit a response.
Who is suspended
- Javon Searles – fast‑bowling all‑rounder, former West Indies Under‑19 player, CPL veteran (Trinbago Knight Riders 2014‑19) and IPL participant (Kolkata Knight Riders 2018).
- Chitranjan Rathod – owner of the Titans franchise.
- Trevon Griffith – team official linked to the Titans.
All three face multiple breaches of the CWI anti‑corruption code, with Griffith also charged under the ICC anti‑corruption code.
CWI code violations
- Article 2.1.1 – fixing, contriving to fix, or influencing the outcome of Bim10 matches.
- Article 2.1.4 – soliciting or encouraging players or support staff to commit corrupt acts.
- Article 2.4.4 – refusing to cooperate with a designated anti‑corruption investigation.
Additional offences
- Searles & Griffith – Article 2.4.2 (failure to disclose approaches or invitations that could breach the CWI code).
- Griffith – Article 2.4.7 of the ICC code (obstructing the anti‑corruption unit by concealing or tampering with evidence).
Charge count per individual
| Individual | CWI charges | ICC charges |
|---|---|---|
| Javon Searles | 4 | – |
| Chitranjan Rathod | 3 | – |
| Trevon Griffith | 4 | 1 |
Broader context
The ICC stated that these Bim10 anti‑corruption charges are part of a wider investigation that previously resulted in USA batter Aaron Jones facing five breaches of ICC and CWI codes. No further comment will be made while disciplinary proceedings continue.
Key Takeaways
- Three cricket personnel suspended after facing multiple Bim10 anti‑corruption charges.
- Charges involve fixing, solicitation, non‑cooperation and obstruction under both CWI and ICC codes.
- Respondents have a 14‑day window from 11 March 2026 to answer the allegations.
Quiz
| Question |
|---|
| 1. Which tournament is linked to the anti‑corruption charges? A) CPL B) IPL C) Bim10 D) Big Bash |
| 2. How many ICC‑code charges does Trevon Griffith face? A) Zero B) One C) Two D) Four |
| 3. What is the deadline for the accused to respond? A) 1 April 2026 B) 11 March 2026 C) 30 March 2026 D) 15 May 2026 |