England drop Carse after nightclub incident

England pace bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after a nightclub incident in Derby on Saturday night. Videos appearing to show Carse being led away in handcuffs prompted an ECB investigation, now being handled by the Cricket Regulator. Carse's withdrawal was confirmed on Monday ahead of Thursday's match at Lord's.

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England drop Carse after nightclub incident

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BBC 2h ago

England drop Carse after nightclub incident

Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an incident that led to him being handcuffed by police.

Daily Mail 2h ago

Brydon Carse dropped by England as investigation into nightclub incident - which saw him handcuffed by police - continues

Carse has been dropped from England's squad for Thursday's second Test against Pakistan at Lord's while the Cricket Regulator investigate the events that led to police handcuffing him.

Sky 2h ago

England cricketer withdrawn from squad after nightclub incident in Derby

BBC 1d ago

ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'

The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

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