The Cricket Regulator is the independent overseer of England cricket, ensuring integrity while monitoring investigations like the Carse incident to protect the sport’s credibility.
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 is under investigation by the Cricket Regulator after an incident in Derby. He has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan and replaced by Sonny Baker. The ECB says the Regulator will establish the facts as videos circulated online show Carse in handcuffs outside a Derby venue. No charges have been brought. This follows a string of off-field incidents afflicting England’s players this summer.
England has scrapped the midnight curfew for both Test and white-ball squads under new leadership. Joe Root is guiding a return to adult responsibility and a cohesive culture as England faces Pakistan in Headingley, with Stephen Fleming taking over as red-ball coach. Interim coach Marcus Trescothick leads the squad in the interim.
England captain Joe Root has led a robust, player-driven discussion setting out on- and off-field expectations as a series against Pakistan continues. Brydon Carse’s late-night incident has triggered a regulator inquiry and team sanctions, amid a pattern of off-field episodes over the past year. Tongue and others emphasise moving forward and focusing on cricket.