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Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket and is preparing for a coaching career. He is coaching with club and franchise teams while eyeing England duty in the future, saying his ultimate dream is to coach England and that he will gain experience after this winter.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates a Derby nightclub incident in which footage shows him in handcuffs. He remains in consideration pending the investigation; Sonny Baker is called up to replace him.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby and later de-arrested. Police are investigating allegations of assault. Carse has been removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan as regulators investigate the incident; Joe Root says the team is “hacked off” and will need to rebuild trust amid a string of alcohol-related incidents.
Rain disrupted day three at Lord’s, limiting play to 24.5 overs. England’s first-innings lead stands at 357 as Dan Lawrence crafts an unbeaten 50, keeping pressure on Pakistan. Refunds are issued to ticket-holders as weather again tests the schedule in the three-Test series.
Hampshire has confirmed that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club as his signing has drawn strong reactions from fans. The county is focusing on the final four County Championship fixtures amid ongoing debate about the move.
Cricket fast bowler Carse has been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly after a night out with Durham teammates. The incident led to his removal from England squads; police later announced no further action on the assault investigation, while the Cricket Regulator is now reviewing potential conduct breaches.