After choosing CPL over WCL-2; No place for Aaron Jones in USA-Nepal-Scotland ODI tri-series
USA Cricket has decided to penalize Aaron Jones after he chose to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the St. Lucia Kings rather than representing the USA in the World Cup League 2 (WCL-2) series. Jones, of West Indian descent, did not require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from USA Cricket to play in the CPL. Despite warnings from board officials about potential consequences for missing the tri-series against UAE and Namibia in September-October, Jones went ahead with his decision.
Despite his absence, the USA team performed exceptionally well, winning 7 out of 8 matches, positioning them in 2nd place on the WCL-2 points table. Jones, on the other hand, played only six CPL matches and batted just three times. His standout performance came in the final, where he scored an unbeaten 48, helping St. Lucia Kings secure the title.
With the upcoming tri-series against Nepal and Scotland, USA Cricket now feels that they no longer require Jones’ services, given the team's strong performance without him during the crucial WCL-2 series.