England’s Brydon Carse handcuffed by police outside nightclub, Ben Stokes seen in background

The England and Wales Cricket Board is probing bowler Brydon Carse after a video emerged showing him handcuffed and escorted away from a nightclub. Carse, part of England's squad for the forthcoming second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, was not on duty during the alleged incident, which reportedly occurred in Derby on Saturday night.

The ECB has not yet confirmed if Carse remains part of the squad for the upcoming Test. An ECB spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the incident and are currently investigating. The video circulating on social media depicts Carse, a Durham bowler, being led away by police. The ECB stated they will provide further updates when possible.

Carse was not on England duty during the first Test against Pakistan, which they won comfortably. This investigation follows recent off-field controversies involving England's players, including Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and others. The controversy began with allegations of a drinking culture, with Root praising his team as responsible role models in the wake of these issues. In 2024, Carse was suspended for three months for historical betting offenses.