Thomas stated that he agreed to rig matches in the Lanka Premier League because he believed it was essential for his selection, and that he accepted money from someone who approached him about match-fixing in the Caribbean Premier League, but denied carrying out the fix.
He was also solicited to manipulate matches in Abu Dhabi T10 but declined, failing to disclose the occurrence to the designated anti-corruption official, Thomas informed the ICC’s anti-corruption unit (ACU).
“This ban is appropriate and should send a clear message to players and corruptors that attempts to corrupt our sport will be dealt with harshly,” Alex Marshall, general manager of the ICC’s Integrity Unit, said in a statement.
Thomas is obliged to offer witness statements and testimony, if needed, in
Thomas claimed that he agreed to rig matches in the Lanka Premier League because he believed it was necessary for his selection, and that he took money from someone who approached him about match-fixing in the Caribbean Premier League, but denied carrying out the fix.
He was also approached to control matches in Abu Dhabi T10 but declined, neglecting to notify the designated anti-corruption officer, Thomas informed the ICC’s anti-corruption unit (ACU).
“This ban is appropriate and should send a clear message to players and corruptors that attempts to corrupt our sport will be dealt with harshly,” said Alex Marshall, general manager of the ICC’s Integrity Unit, in a statement.
Thomas is required to provide witness statements and testimony, if appropriate, in
