Ian Gaynair in action against the USA on Tuesday, a game that is currently being investigated after claims were made that two Belize players were offered bribes

Woodrow West and Ian Gaynair reveal they were offered a bribe before the 6-1 defeat in Portland on Tuesday

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Sunil Narine of the West Indies celebrates dismissing Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene

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Chris Gayle celebrates with Kieron Pollard

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Tropical Storm Isaac threatens Republican Party convention

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