English cricketer; right-arm fast bowler for England and Nottinghamshire
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 has thrived in a commanding opening three days of the Rothesay Test, with Joe Root restoring captaincy, Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson excelling with ball, and Jofra Archer contributing both bat and ball as Pakistan crumble for 135 in the second innings after a 409-run first-innings lead.
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.
England has tightened its grip in a weather-impacted Test against New Zealand, but rain threatens a decisive finish. New Zealand is 55 for five chasing 199, with Phillips and Conway offering brief resistance in a day interrupted by showers.
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket after a dramatic Trent Bridge finish. The Guardian reports a verdict on Brendon McCullum’s leadership remains contested as England’s form wanes and a new era looms.
Harry Brook has expressed willingness to become England’s Test captain following Ben Stokes’s retirement; he would also captain England across all formats if offered, after prioritising England cricket and forgoing most overseas franchise leagues.
England's white-ball teams have surged on the back of Brook and Salt’s chase, with India defeated as England eye a first-world No. 1 ranking in the format after consecutive series wins. A developing ODI strategy emerges as Stokes' retirement and leadership changes ripple through the squad.
England has sealed a commanding T20 series victory over India, chasing 159 in 13.5 overs with Brook scoring 79 and Salt 59 not out in Bristol, securing a 3-0 lead as the series concludes with India winless in the five-match set.
England have won the decider of the ODI series after Joe Root's 99 not out helped them chase, with Bumrah out for India and Tongue back for England. The series had seen changes in both sides ahead of the deciding match.
England has named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as captain. Jordan Cox is moved to No. 3, while Dan Lawrence is slated at No. 6. Bethell misses the series through knee injury, and Ollie Pope provides batting cover. Stephen Fleming is not yet in post, with Trescothick acting as interim coach.
England has built a 195-run lead at Headingley as Jordan Cox leads a productive day with 73, Brook and Lawrence adding half-centuries, while Usman claims wickets for Pakistan. Sam Curran faces a groin injury and will miss the third Test.
Australia has secured an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, leveling the series at 1-1. Mitchell Starc sparked the rout, taking 6-12 in the first innings and 4-39 in the second, finishing with 10 wickets for the match.
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.