The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into a video that appears to show England star Brydon Carse being placed in handcuffs by police.
Carse, 31, was shown being put into cuffs by officers on a night out in Derby following Durham's County Championship win over Derbyshire. The footage shows the fast bowler surrounded by four police officers and restrained.
Incident Details and Response
Durham and England team-mate Matthew Potts can be seen seemingly attempting to speak with Carse, while former England Test captain Ben Stokes is also visible nearby. According to The Telegraph, Carse was briefly detained by officers but was not formally arrested and returned to the team hotel.
The ECB has confirmed it is taking a close look at the incident. A statement read: "We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night, and are currently investigating. We will provide a further update when possible."
Selection Implications
Carse was part of the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan but was not selected. Depending on the investigation, he could return to contention for the second Test beginning at Lord's on Thursday.
Carse took two wickets for Durham against Derbyshire, with Stokes claiming five of his own. Several members of the Durham squad then went out in Derby city centre that evening, which is when the alleged incident is thought to have taken place.
Background and Career
The incident follows Stokes and Gus Atkinson being stood down following a nightclub incident after England's first Test win over New Zealand earlier this summer. The duo missed the second Test but returned for the third, during which Stokes announced his international retirement.
Joe Root, who has returned as England Test captain, has confirmed the team will no longer be subject to the controversial curfew that Stokes and Atkinson were said to have breached.
Carse has 14 Test caps and 44 white-ball appearances for his country. He featured in all five Tests in the Ashes in Australia over the winter, finishing as England's leading wicket taker.
