Archive · 15 Sep 2026
McCullum Warns Carse to Improve Conduct Before England Return
England coach Brendon McCullum has told cricketer Brydon Carse to make better choices away from cricket.
Carse was recently arrested after an incident outside a bar.
The incident happened while he was celebrating Durham’s County Championship victory.
Police are also investigating an alleged assault connected to the event.
They have not established whether Carse was involved in the alleged assault.
England left Carse out of several squads after the incident.
McCullum still thinks Carse is a very good cricketer.
He says Carse must be physically ready and behave responsibly before he can be considered again.
Brendon McCullum told Brydon Carse to improve his off-field conduct before seeking another England opportunity.
Carse was excluded from England squads after being arrested on suspicion of drunk and disorderly behaviour.
Derbyshire Police are investigating an alleged assault connected to the incident, but Carse’s involvement remains unclear.
McCullum said players must make responsible decisions and maintain the physical readiness required for international cricket.
Carse previously received a three-month ban for historical breaches of England and Wales Cricket Board betting regulations, despite performing strongly for England.
- Who
- England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum and England pacer Brydon Carse.
- What
- McCullum warned Carse to address his off-field conduct and physical readiness before seeking a return to England squads.
- When
- The warning followed Carse’s arrest last month; he was also previously disciplined in 2024.
- Where
- The recent incident occurred outside a bar while Carse was celebrating with Durham teammates.
- Why
- McCullum said players must make responsible decisions off the field and be prepared for international cricket.
- Coach
- Brendon McCullum, England’s white-ball coach
- Player
- Brydon Carse, an England pace bowler
- Recent incident
- Carse was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.
- Police investigation
- Derbyshire Police are investigating an alleged assault linked to the incident; Carse’s involvement remains unclear.
- Selection impact
- Carse was left out of England’s Test squad, the third Test against Pakistan, and the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
- Previous punishment
- Carse received a three-month ban in 2024 for historical breaches of betting regulations.
- Cricket record
- He was England’s leading wicket-taker during last winter’s Ashes series in Australia.