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Brook: Carse needs time away from cricket
22 Sep
Summary
- Harry Brook believes his close friend Brydon Carse requires time away.
- Carse faced an investigation after an August night out incident.
- He remains available for selection but is not currently chosen.
England white-ball captain Harry Brook has expressed his belief that his close friend, pace bowler Brydon Carse, needs a period away from the international cricket scene. Carse was arrested and subsequently de-arrested in August following an incident during a night out in Derby. Derbyshire Police later confirmed that an investigation into an alleged assault had concluded with no further action.
While Carse remains eligible for England selection, he has not been included in any squad since the August incident. The Cricket Regulator is conducting its own investigation into the matter. England and Wales Cricket Board stated that Carse will "take time" to "work through the issues that led to the Derby incident," a sentiment echoed by white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, who believes Carse needs to "get his house in order."
Brook, who shared a similar experience with a nightclub incident in October of the previous year, mentioned he could offer Carse advice on handling controversy. Speaking ahead of the first one-day international against Sri Lanka, Brook acknowledged that Carse's potential recall will eventually be a "debate," noting his strong performances for Durham and his quality as a cricketer.
