Brydon Carse Withdrawn from England Test Squad Amid Investigation

England have withdrawn fast bowler Brydon Carse from their Test squad for the second match against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a Derby nightclub. Social media footage showed Carse in handcuffs, though he was not arrested and released without charge. The Cricket Regulator is investigating, and Carse will not be selected until the facts are clear. This incident adds to recent disciplinary concerns for England, including a past nightclub issue involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The team had recently lifted their midnight curfew under Captain Joe Root. Carse was celebrating Durham’s County Championship win when the incident occurred, with teammates Matthew Potts and Ben Stokes present. The ECB stated Carse’s unavailability during the investigation, affecting his selection for the upcoming Test.

The incident raises questions about the team’s discipline after the curfew removal. England’s series against Pakistan continues with the second Test, now without Carse. His future selections hinge on the investigation’s outcome.