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24 August 2026

Brydon Carse dropped from England Test squad after nightclub handcuff incident

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Brydon Carse dropped from England Test squad after nightclub handcuff incident

Brydon Carse has been dropped from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan as the ECB investigates footage of the fast bowler being seen in police handcuffs outside a bar in Derby city...

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