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{{short description|West Indian cricketer (born 1989)}}
{{lead too short|date=May 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Devon Thomas
| country = West Indies
| full_name = Devon Cuthbert Thomas
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Willikies]], [[Antigua and Barbuda]]
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm medium
| role = [[Batting order (cricket)#Top order|Top-order batter]]
|
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2009-2022
| onetest = true
| testdebutdate = 8 December
| testdebutyear = 2022
| testdebutfor =
| testdebutagainst = Australia
| testcap = 331
| lasttestdate =
| lasttestyear =
| lasttestfor =
| lasttestagainst =

| odidebutdate = 28 July
| odidebutyear = 2009
| odidebutagainst = Bangladesh
| odicap = 150
| lastodidate = 10 February
| lastodiyear = 2013
| lastodiagainst = Australia

| oneT20I =
| T20Idebutdate = 2 August
| T20Idebutyear = 2009
| T20Idebutagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Icap = 37
| lastT20Idate = 14 August
| lastT20Iyear = 2022
| lastT20Iagainst = New Zealand
|
| club1 = [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]]
| year1 = 2007–2015
| club2 = [[Antigua Hawksbills]]
| year2 = 2013–2014
| club3 = [[Jamaica national cricket team|Jamaica]]
| year3 = 2015–2018
| club4 = [[St Kitts and Nevis Patriots]]
| year4 = 2016-2021
| club5 = [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]]
| year5 = 2018–present
| club6 = [[Kandy Warriors]]
| year6 = 2021
| club7 = [[Barbados Royals]]
| year7 = 2022–present
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 1
| runs1 = 31
| bat avg1 = 15.50
| 100s/50s1 = 0/0
| top score1 = 19
| deliveries1 = 96
| wickets1 = 2
| bowl avg1 = 33.00
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 2/53
| catches/stumpings1 = 1/0
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 21
| runs2 = 238
| bat avg2 = 14.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 37
| deliveries2 = 7
| wickets2 = 2
| bowl avg2 = 5.50
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/11
| catches/stumpings2 = 23/6
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches3 = 12
| runs3 = 51
| bat avg3 = 8.50
| 100s/50s3 = 0/0
| top score3 = 31[[not out|*]]
| deliveries3 = –
| wickets3 = –
| bowl avg3 = –
| fivefor3 = –
| tenfor3 = –
| best bowling3 = –
| catches/stumpings3 = 10/2
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches4 = 103
| runs4 = 5,210
| bat avg4 = 29.26
| 100s/50s4 = 7/28
| top score4 = 172
| deliveries4 = 1,355
| wickets4 = 27
| bowl avg4 = 28.55
| fivefor4 = 1
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/22
| catches/stumpings4 = 201/4
| date = 25 April 2023
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/248920.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
'''Devon Cuthbert Thomas''' (born 12 November 1989) is a [[West Indies|West Indian]] [[cricket]]er from [[Antigua]].

==Career==

=== Domestic ===
On 5 July 2009 he scored his maiden first class century playing for the Windies A against [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]] at [[Barbados]]'s [[Kensington Oval]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2009 |title=Thomas leads fightback with century |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-tour-of-west-indies-2009-380896/west-indies-a-vs-bangladeshis-tour-match-401069/match-report |access-date=2023-04-25 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> He soon became a mainstay for the Leewards, being named as vice captain for their 2014 [[Regional Super50|Super50]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2014 |title=Powell to lead Leewards in Nagico Super50 |url=http://www.guardian.co.tt/article-6.2.377700.6f949d0202 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=www.guardian.co.tt |publisher=[[Trinidad Guardian]] |language=en}}</ref> Thomas later joined the [[Jamaica Scorpions]] for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. He eventually returned playing for the Leewards soon thereafter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2018 |title=Thomas credits Jamaica stint for current form, maturity |url=https://www.myvuenews.com/thomas-credits-jamaica-stint-for-current-form-maturity/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=myvuenews.com |publisher=[[Antigua Observer]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-06 |title=Thomas no longer a Scorpion |url=https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20170706/thomas-no-longer-scorpion |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=jamaica-star.com |language=en}}</ref> Thomas was the leading run-scorer for the Leeward Islands in the [[2018–19 Regional Super50]] tournament, with 238 runs in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Super50 Cup, 2018/19 - Leeward Islands: Batting and Bowling Averages|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12690;team=3813;type=tournament|access-date=23 October 2018|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was also the 2nd highest run-scorer for the team<ref>{{Cite web|title=WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4 Day Tournament, 2018/19 - Leeward Islands Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12768&team=3813&type=tournament|access-date=2019-03-20|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> in the [[2018–19 Regional Four Day Competition|2018-19 Regional Four Day Competition]], and 4th highest scorer in the competition as a whole.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4 Day Tournament, 2018/19 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12768&type=tournament|access-date=2019-03-20|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In 2016, he was drafted by the [[St Kitts & Nevis Patriots|St Kitts and Nevis Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squad - Patriots Squad - Caribbean Premier League, 2016 Squad|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/caribbean-premier-league-2016-971665/st-kitts-and-nevis-patriots-squad-971785/series-squads|access-date=2022-01-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> Since then, he has regularly played for them in the [[Caribbean Premier League]].

In October 2019, he was named as the captain of the Leeward Islands for the [[2019–20 Regional Super50]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thomas Leads Star-studded National Squad in LICB 50 Overs Tourney|url=https://www.antiguaobserver.com/thomas-leads-star-studded-national-squad-in-licb-50-overs-tourney/|access-date=31 October 2019|work=Antigua Observer|date=10 October 2019}}</ref> He was signed by [[Kandy Warriors]] for the [[2021 Lanka Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kandy Warriors Squad - Warriors Squad - Lanka Premier League, 2021 Squad|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/lanka-premier-league-2021-22-1291193/kandy-warriors-squad-1291842/series-squads|access-date=2022-01-14|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He was drafted by Pune Devils for the 2021 T10 League.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-01|title=DEVON THOMAS. Abu Dhabi T10|url=https://ttensports.com/player/devon-thomas/|access-date=2022-01-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Abu Dhabi T10 League squads 2021: Full team and player lists. The Cricketer|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/globalgame/abu_dhabi_t10_league_squads_2021_full_teams_player_lists.html|access-date=2022-01-17|website=www.thecricketer.com|language=en}}</ref> In July 2022, Thomas joined CPL team [[Barbados Royals]] for the upcoming season of the said tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2022 |title=CPL 2022 squads: Full Caribbean Premier League player list, updates |url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/cpl/cpl_2022_squads_full_caribbean_premier_league_player_list_updates.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=www.thecricketer.com |publisher=[[The Cricketer]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== International ===
A right-hand batsman and [[wicket keeper]], he played only one season for [[Leeward Islands cricket team|Leeward Islands]] before being given his [[One Day International]] debut on 28 July 2009 against [[Bangladesh cricket team|Bangladesh]] while the first team were involved in a pay dispute with the [[West Indies Cricket Board]].<ref name="cricpro">{{cite web|date=August 2009|title=Player Profile: Devon Thomas|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/248920.html|access-date=2009-09-10|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He batted in only one innings, scoring 29[[not out|*]] from 32 balls, and took two wickets with his right-arm [[medium pace bowling]].<ref name="capro">{{cite web|title=Player Profile: Devon Thomas|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/112/112711/112711.html|access-date=2009-09-10|publisher=CricketArchive}}</ref>

Thomas is one of three wicket-keepers to have taken wickets in a [[One Day International]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;keeper=1;orderby=wickets;template=results;type=bowling;wicketsmin1=1;wicketsval1=wickets |title=Bowling records. One-Day Internationals|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=2023-02-02}}</ref> He achieved this feat bowling against [[Bangladesh cricket team]] in the 2nd [[One Day International|ODI]] of the 3 match [[One Day International|ODI]] series at [[Windsor Park (Dominica)]]. He picked up the wickets of [[Mushfiqur Rahim]] and [[Mahmudullah]], but could not prevent [[West Indies]] from losing the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/401074.html |title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI 2009 - Score Report|work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=2023-02-02}}</ref>

In June 2022, he was named in the West Indies' [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[Bangladeshi cricket team in the West Indies in 2022|against Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windiescricket.com/news/west-indies-squad-named-for-1st-test-match-to-face-bangladesh/ |title=West Indies squad named for 1st Test match to face Bangladesh |work=Cricket West Indies |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> He would go on to make his Test debut against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[Adelaide Oval|Adelaide]] later that year, on 8 December.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lavalette |first=Tristan |date=8 December 2022 |title=Labuschagne and Head post dominant twin tons |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-in-australia-2022-23-1317465/australia-vs-west-indies-2nd-test-1317485/match-report-1 |access-date=23 May 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

On 23 May 2023, the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) provisionally suspended Thomas and charged him on seven counts under its anti-corruption code, the most serious allegation being an attempt to [[Match fixing|fix a match]] in the 2021 Lanka Premier League.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2023 |title=West Indies' Devon Thomas charged under Anti-Corruption codes |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3485395 |access-date=23 May 2023 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2023 |title=West Indies batter Devon Thomas provisionally suspended for corruption |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/west-indies-devon-thomas-provisionally-suspended-by-icc-for-corruption-1377791 |access-date=23 May 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{cricinfo|ref=westindies/content/player/248920.html}}
* {{cricketarchive|ref=Archive/Players/112/112711/112711.html}}

{{Leeward Islands cricket team}}
{{West Indies Squad 2011 Cricket World Cup}}
{{St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Squad}}

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[[Category:1989 births]]
[[Category:Antigua and Barbuda cricketers]]
[[Category:Leeward Islands cricketers]]
[[Category:West Indies Test cricketers]]
[[Category:West Indies One Day International cricketers]]
[[Category:West Indies Twenty20 International cricketers]]
[[Category:Cricketers at the 2011 Cricket World Cup]]
[[Category:Antigua Hawksbills cricketers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:St Kitts and Nevis Patriots cricketers]]
[[Category:Kandy Royals cricketers]]
[[Category:Expatriate cricketers in Sri Lanka]]
[[Category:People from Saint Paul, Antigua and Barbuda]]
[[Category:Jamaica cricketers]]
[[Category:Wicket-keepers]]
[[Category:Cricketers from Jamaica]]

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