England have dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while an investigation proceeds into an incident at a club in Derby (Geo News).
The ECB statement
“Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator has confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby,” the board said.
“Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men’s test while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained.”
What is known
Videos circulated on social media appearing to show the 31-year-old Durham bowler in handcuffs, being spoken to by police officers outside a venue.
According to reports, Carse was not arrested and no charges were brought.
That is the extent of what has been established. The ECB has not described what it is investigating, and the Cricket Regulator’s remit covers breaches of the board’s code of conduct rather than criminal matters.
The replacement
Sonny Baker comes into the squad. Carse did not play in England’s win at Headingley.
The context
The Cricket Regulator, set up to investigate alleged breaches of the ECB’s code of conduct, has had a busy summer.
Carse has a disciplinary history in the game: he served a three-month suspension in 2024 after admitting to betting on cricket matches, though not on games he played in.
The match
The second Test begins at Lord’s on August 27, with England 1-0 up after winning at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs.
Pakistan are expected to bring back Babar Azam from a finger injury and are considering playing two spinners.
