Brydon Carse withdrawn from Lord's Test after nightclub incident
Brydon Carse removed from England squad for Lord's Test as police investigate nightclub assault allegations.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Derbyshire Police are investigating allegations of assault following an incident outside a Derby nightclub over the weekend. The Cricket Regulator is also examining the matter.
Carse was seen being handcuffed during the incident, which occurred before the Lord's Test. England officials made the decision to stand the bowler down while investigations continue. The withdrawal comes after Carse had been named in the squad for the match.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has not confirmed whether Carse will face further disciplinary action. The incident adds to previous scrutiny around England players' off-field conduct. Carse's availability for future matches will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigations.
CricHubb Take
The withdrawal signals that the ECB is treating the incident as a significant conduct issue rather than a minor off-field matter, which could affect Carse's immediate international future.