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Cricket authorities investigate after Brydon Carse is photographed in handcuffs outside Derby venue

The ECB and the Cricket Regulator are reviewing a late-night incident involving the England fast bowler ahead of the second Test at Lord's.

Updated Aug 24, 2026 · 00:17 UTC1 reports

The short version

England fast bowler Brydon Carse was photographed in handcuffs outside a Derby venue while accompanied by teammates Matthew Potts and Ben Stokes.
The England and Wales Cricket Board and the Cricket Regulator have launched an inquiry, though Carse was reportedly not placed under arrest.
The governing body is assessing the situation to decide whether Carse will retain his place in the squad for the upcoming second Test at Lord's.

Brydon Carse was seen in handcuffs and surrounded by police officers outside a nightspot in Derby, with Matthew Potts and Ben Stokes also present.[BBC News]
Carse was not arrested during the incident, according to reporting.[BBC News]
The England and Wales Cricket Board and the Cricket Regulator are investigating the circumstances of the encounter.[BBC News]
Carse had been released from national team duties to play county cricket for Durham against Derbyshire and was scheduled to report to Lord's for the second Test against Pakistan.[BBC News]
The incident follows a policy change by new Test captain Joe Root, who recently eliminated player curfews and public drinking guidance.[BBC News]

The exact sequence of events leading to Carse being placed in handcuffs remains unverified, with early accounts suggesting he was denied venue re-entry or had a drink poured on him.[BBC News]
It is unknown whether Carse will face disciplinary action or be removed from the England squad for the second Test match at Lord's.[BBC News]