England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test following charges of misconduct after consuming alcohol. Derbyshire police detained him outside a bar in Derby city and released him shortly afterward. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has stated that Carse will be unavailable for selection pending ongoing investigations, with Sonny Baker named as his replacement.
September 24, Kathmandu—Brydon Carse will miss England’s second Test against Pakistan after being removed from the squad due to disciplinary issues arising from his arrest on Saturday night in Derby. The 31-year-old was participating in celebrations following Durham’s victory over Derbyshire when the incident occurred.
Video footage has emerged showing police restraining Carse outside a bar in Derby. Derbyshire Police confirmed they detained a man in his 30s on suspicion of disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol, releasing him after an agreement to leave the area. That individual was confirmed to be Brydon Carse. Following the ECB’s inquiry into the matter, independent cricket regulators are also set to launch their own investigation.
Sonny Baker of Hampshire has been called up to replace Carse in the England squad. England currently lead the ongoing two-Test series against Pakistan 1–0, having won the first Test by an innings and 103 runs. This incident adds to recent off-field controversies involving England players, including Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and Gus Atkinson, all previously linked to alcohol-related issues at social events. Carse himself has faced disciplinary sanctions before; between 2017 and 2019, he was banned until 2024 for involvement in 303 match-fixing incidents, though he reportedly did not place any bets on the matches he participated in.
