England have dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test

Brydon Carse withdrawn from England Test squad (Screengrabs)

Carse was reportedly not arrested and was released without charge. Carse had been part of England’s squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan but was released during the first match to return to Durham for their County Championship campaign. The restriction had been introduced following late-night incidents during winter tours of New Zealand and Australia, but was scrapped under newly appointed captain Joe Root.

Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the Second men’s Rothesay test match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained,” the ECB said in a statement. He had been celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory over Derbyshire at a nightclub when the incident occurred. A video shows the fast bowler in handcuffs speaking to Durham teammate Matthew Potts, with former England captain Ben Stokes also visible in the background. The Carse controversy also comes after England removed their midnight curfew ahead of the Pakistan series.

England have dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan after social media footage emerged showing him in handcuffs outside a nightclub in Derby on Saturday night. “Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby.