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England have removed fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan after footage emerged showing him in handcuffs outside a Derby nightclub. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the incident, during which Carse was reportedly released without charge while celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory. The decision follows recent disciplinary concerns involving other England players.
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The ECB has removed Brydon Carse from the squad for the upcoming match at Lord’s after footage emerged of the fast bowler in handcuffs in Derby, marking the latest disciplinary challenge for the national team.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following a nightclub incident in Derby, with Sonny Baker named as his replacement.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has removed pace bowler Brydon Carse from the second Test against Pakistan pending an investigation by the Cricket Regulator, with Sonny Baker named as his replacement.
Background
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s following an incident outside a Derby nightclub. Video footage showed Carse handcuffed and led away by police on Saturday night after celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator for investigation, with Carse reportedly released without charge. Sonny Baker has been named as his replacement. This decision follows recent disciplinary concerns involving other England players, including Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, during a series against New Zealand.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s following an incident outside a Derby nightclub. Video footage showed Carse handcuffed and led away by police on Saturday night after celebrating Durham’s County Cham
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Key entities: Brydon Carse, England, Pakistan, ECB, Cricket Regulator, Derby.
Who replaced Brydon Carse in the England squad? Sonny Baker has been named as the replacement. What happened to Brydon Carse in Derby? He was handcuffed by police outside a bar but reportedly released without charge. Why was Carse removed from the squad? The ECB referred the matt
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2026-08-22: Carse handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub while celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory. 2026-08-24: ECB confirms Carse’s withdrawal from the second Test squad; Sonny Baker named as replacement.
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Carse handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub while celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory.
ECB confirms Carse’s withdrawal from the second Test squad; Sonny Baker named as replacement.
FAQ
Sonny Baker has been named as the replacement.
He was handcuffed by police outside a bar but reportedly released without charge.
The ECB referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator for investigation.
The second Test is scheduled for Lord’s.
Joe Root has returned as captain for a second stint.