Brydon Carse dropped by England amid investigation into handcuff incident
England cricketer Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan due to an ongoing investigation into a nightclub incident. The ECB has replaced him with Sonny Baker while the Cricket Regulator reviews the situation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict disciplinary standards maintained by the England & Wales Cricket Board regarding player conduct off the field.
Brydon Carse has been dropped from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan due to an ongoing investigation <a href="/cricket-news/139944/ecb-investigating-incident-after-brydon-carse-seen-in-handcuffs-outside-nightclub" class="text-cbTextLink">relating to an incident at a nightclub</a> in Derby. The pacer was seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub in Derby on Saturday night, prompting an investigation from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Carse was originally named in England’s squad, but has now been replaced by Sonny Baker, whose only Test appearance so far came in the New Zealand series in June. The ECB didn't divulge further details about the incident but revealed that the Cricket Regulator will be investigating it.
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