England alter squad for second Test against Pakistan
England has replaced pacer Brydon Carse with Sonny Baker in their squad for the second Test against Pakistan. The change follows an ECB investigation into an incident involving Carse, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Why it matters
The sudden squad change impacts England's team composition for the World Test Championship, highlighting the strict disciplinary oversight currently enforced by the ECB.
England have added inexperienced quick Sonny Baker to their squad for the second <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship" target="_blank">*ICC World Test Championship*</a> contest against Pakistan, with fellow pacer Bryden Carse making way.
Carse is omitted from the 16-player squad while the England Cricket Board (ECB) investigate an incident from the weekend, with Baker in contention to earn his second Test cap following his debut against New Zealand at The Oval in June.
England confirmed the player switch via a statement on Monday.
"Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby," the statement read.
"Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the Second Men’s Rothesay Test Match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained.
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