England drop Brydon Carse after nightclub incident

England's pace bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an incident where he was handcuffed by police outside a Derby bar. Images circulating on social media showed Carse, 31, in handcuffs on Saturday night. While he was reportedly not arrested, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator for investigation.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Carse has been replaced in the squad by Sonny Baker. This marks the third instance this summer where an England player has missed a Test match due to disciplinary issues, highlighting a pattern of off-field problems for the team. The ECB stated that Carse will not be available for selection until the investigation is complete and all facts are obtained.

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Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men's Test while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained.

Carse was part of the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan, which England won decisively. After being released to play for Durham against Derbyshire, he was filmed in handcuffs outside a bar in Derby following his team's victory. The exact reason for his detention has not been confirmed, though he was released without charge. The incident occurred just before he was due to join the England squad in London for the second Test at Lord's.

Notably, Carse's Durham teammate Matthew Potts and former England captain were also seen in the footage. This incident follows a series of off-field issues for England players, including an incident in June involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson at a London nightclub, for which they received written warnings. Harry Brook and Ben Duckett have also been involved in separate incidents outside nightclubs.

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