Cricket’s guardians at the ICC have acted swiftly, placing West Indies all-rounder Jevan Searles, team owner Chitaranjan Rathod of Titans, and official Griffith on immediate provisional suspension. The trigger: multiple corruption charges tied to the Bim10 2023/24 tournament, plus an international angle for Griffith.
In a comprehensive statement, the ICC outlined the breaches under Cricket West Indies and its own codes. Rathod faces three charges, Searles four, and Griffith five—covering everything from match-fixing inducements to investigative stonewalling.
Specifics paint a grim picture. Violations of Article 2.1.1 involve influencing Bim10 outcomes corruptly. Article 2.1.4 accuses Rathod of player inducement, 2.4.4 non-cooperation, and 2.4.2 unreported approaches for Searles and Griffith. Griffith’s ICC Article 2.4.7 charge alleges interference with ACU evidence.
They have 14 days from March 11, 2026, to defend themselves. Searles, known for U19 duties and a 2018 IPL appearance with Kolkata Knight Riders, now battles to save his career.
This episode reinforces the ICC’s robust framework against corruption. For fans and stakeholders, it’s a reminder of ongoing vigilance needed in shorter formats like Bim10. West Indies authorities will likely ramp up internal audits to prevent recurrence.