Root 'hacked off' by teammates' 'stupid mistakes' after Carse dropped

England captain Joe Root voiced strong disappointment after cricketer Brydon Carse was dropped from the second test against Pakistan following a nightclub incident. Videos circulated on social media appearing to show Carse, a fast bowler, in handcuffs. Carse's arrest did not result in charges, but the Cricket Regulator will investigate his conduct.

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If I'm being brutally honest, I'm really hacked off. I'm really disappointed. It's not the isolated incident itself, it's the fact that we continually keep making stupid mistakes away from the game and it's detracting from what we're doing on the field.

Root described himself as "hacked off" and "really disappointed," emphasizing that such "stupid mistakes" detract from the team's performance. He highlighted the ongoing effort to build a proud team culture, acknowledging it will not happen overnight. Root stated that players understand the expectations and the significance of playing for England.

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Clearly, we're not portraying ourselves how we want to. I think we've got an opportunity to build a culture that's very strong, something we can be proud of. Of course that's not going to happen overnight.

This incident marks the latest in a series of off-field issues involving England cricketers, including Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ben Stokes, and Gus Atkinson, fueling accusations of a drinking culture. Root confirmed he had spoken with Carse, who he described as "very upset" and apologetic. Carse was replaced in the squad by Sonny Baker for the upcoming match at Lord's. England leads the series 1-0 after winning the first test by an innings and 103 runs.

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When I first found out, my first concern was him as a person … I don't think I'm speaking out of turn by saying he's very upset, very apologetic and understands his actions. I'm sure when he gets his chance, he'll say that himself.