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Joe Root expresses disappointment after Brydon Carse dropped following nightclub incident

England bowler Brydon Carse was briefly arrested in Derby and replaced in the Test squad as team captain Joe Root criticized off-field distractions.

Updated Aug 25, 2026 · 13:53 UTC1 reports

The short version

Brydon Carse was dropped from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan after being briefly arrested and de-arrested outside a Derby bar.
England captain Joe Root publicly voiced his frustration over the incident and recurring off-field distractions among centrally contracted players.
Sonny Baker was called up to replace Carse for the upcoming match starting Thursday at Lord's.
The England and Wales Cricket Board referred the incident to the Cricket Regulator to decide potential disciplinary actions.

Fast bowler Brydon Carse was dropped from the England Test squad following social media images showing him in handcuffs outside a Derby nightclub on Saturday night.[BBC News]
Carse was briefly arrested and then de-arrested by police during the incident.[BBC News]
The England and Wales Cricket Board referred the matter involving Carse to the Cricket Regulator.[BBC News]
Sonny Baker was named to replace Carse in the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.[BBC News]
England captain Joe Root stated he was disappointed and frustrated by the recurring off-field mistakes by national team players.[BBC News]
Eight centrally contracted England players have been involved in or present during late-night incidents over the past year.[BBC News]

The exact disciplinary consequences Carse may face remain unknown pending review by the Cricket Regulator.[BBC News]