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England Cricketer Arrested Outside Nightclub
24 Aug
Summary
- Brydon Carse was seen handcuffed outside a Derby nightclub.
- The ECB has launched an investigation into the incident.
- Carse was released to play county cricket after missing England selection.
An investigation has been launched by the ECB following a video of England cricketer Brydon Carse being led away in handcuffs from a Derby nightclub on Saturday night. Carse, who was part of England's squad for the upcoming Pakistan Tests but was playing county cricket for Durham, was released to celebrate with teammates after Durham's victory.
The video, which circulated on social media, shows Carse with his arms behind his back in handcuffs. The ECB confirmed they are investigating the incident. This latest off-field issue raises further questions about player conduct and the team's relationship with alcohol, coming after previous incidents involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Carse, England's leading wicket-taker in the previous Ashes series, had been proving his fitness for selection after injuries. His involvement in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan may now be in doubt, and the incident is expected to overshadow England's recent Test victory.
