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Brydon Carse removed from England Test squad after police handcuffing incident
The England bowler was dropped for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates a late-night incident in Derby.
The short version
- Pace bowler Brydon Carse was removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan following a nightclub incident in Derby.
- Social media video from Saturday night showed Carse handcuffed outside a bar, though the ECB stated he was not arrested and was released without charge.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, and Sonny Baker was named as Carse's replacement in the squad.
Key facts
- Brydon Carse was removed from selection for England's second Test against Pakistan while an investigation into a Saturday night incident is ongoing.[BBC News]
- Carse was filmed in handcuffs outside a Derby bar following Durham's match against Derbyshire, but he was released without charge.[BBC News]
- The England and Wales Cricket Board referred the incident to the Cricket Regulator for review.[BBC News]
- Sonny Baker was called up to the England squad to replace Carse.[BBC News]
- Carse is the third England cricketer to miss a Test match due to off-field disciplinary issues during the summer.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The specific reasons why police temporarily detained and handcuffed Carse have not been confirmed.[BBC News]
Sources
- England drop Carse after nightclub incidentBBC News - Top Stories