Brydon Carse withdrawn from England Test squad after being led away from nightclub in handcuffs over ‘altercation’

ENGLAND cricketer Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the England squad following an alleged altercation at a nightclub days before. Carse will no longer take part in the upcoming second Test against Pakistan, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced. Cricketer Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the England squad Credit: Owen It follows reports of a skirmish outside a nightclub in Derby Credit: AFP It comes after the Cricket Regulator launched an investigation into an incident that reportedly took place in Derby on Saturday night. Dramatic footage circulating on social media appears to show the bowler engaged in a skirmish outside a busy club. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Four police officers are seen surrounding the England player, with captain Ben Stokes briefly visible in the background. It is understood that Carse was not on England duty at the time of the incident. It is understood that Carse was not on England duty at the time of the incident Credit: Getty Carse was handed a three-month suspension back in 2024 Credit: Getty In the video, his Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts is seen trying to intervene. Carse was reportedly detained by officers at the venue but not formally arrested, according to the Telegraph. The England squad arrived in London today, with training due to take place tomorrow. Carse had been an unused squad member during England’s victory in the first Test at Headingley, West Yorkshire, on August 19, which concluded in three days. Most read in Sport He was subsequently released to play for his county, Durham, in their Championship fixture at Derby. He contributed to the victory, picking up two wickets across the match. Several members of the team later went into town to celebrate the win on the evening of the alleged incident. Born in South Africa, Carse has represented England for five years, accumulating 14 Test caps and 44 white-ball appearances. This is not the first time his career has suffered turbulence, including a three-month suspension in 2024. The sanction related to historic anti-corruption breaches involving bets placed on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. He made his Test debut shortly after serving that ban and has since established himself as a regular across all formats. Derbyshire Police have been approached for comment. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.