What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
The England men's cricket team is facing scrutiny following a series of off-field behavioral incidents involving several players. Recent reports of fast bowler Brydon Carse being detained by police have prompted calls for better conduct from team leadership.
Why it matters
The recurring behavioral issues among contracted players threaten the reputation and professional standards of the national cricket organization.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Brydon Carse has not played for England since the Ashes
Cricket Correspondent Published 3 hours ago Yet again, the England men's cricket team is picking through the wreckage of a late-night misdemeanour.
The latest stain on the game's reputation is a result of pictures of fast bowler Brydon Carse in handcuffs and surrounded by police officers outside a nightspot in Derby. His Durham team-mate Matthew Potts is in the images, while former England captain Ben Stokes appears in the background.
If you're keeping score, we're now up to eight England players involved in incidents of this kind since Halloween last year.
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