Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list

Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.

Carse was arrested then de-arrested, with Derbyshire Police subsequently taking no action over allegations of an assault. The pace bowler has since been charged by the Cricket Regulator.

The 31-year-old is among 39 players named in England's updated list of contracted players, announced on Monday. The two-year deal he was given last year runs until the autumn of 2027.

Carse is available for England selection but has not been part of a squad since the Derby incident as he takes time away from international cricket.

Asked if he can see a situation where the Durham man plays for England again, Key told the Test Match Special podcast: "Yeah, I can do, depending what happens with the outcome of that [the Regulator charge]."

"Myself, like a lot of people who work for the ECB, you get in these jobs to make some decisions that help English cricket and you also want players to be able to maximise their potential and have great careers. You don't get in them to sit on calls about all the things that have happened off the field over the last bit."

"As far as Brydon Carse is concerned, we'll find out what happens in the near future, and there's a chance he can come back and play for England."