Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Brook Says Carse Needs Time Away From International Cricket
Harry Brook is England’s captain for shorter cricket matches.
He said teammate Brydon Carse should spend some time away from international games.
Carse was involved in an incident in Derby after a county match.
Police briefly handcuffed him but later closed their investigation without charging him.
A cricket regulator is still looking into what happened.
Brook said Carse is a good bowler and could play for England again later.
England are now preparing to play Sri Lanka in one-day matches.
Some England players are unavailable or uncertain because of injuries.
England white-ball captain Harry Brook said Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket after an off-field incident.
Carse was dropped for the remainder of England’s Test series against Pakistan after an incident in Derby.
Police closed their investigation without bringing criminal charges, while a Cricket Regulator inquiry remains pending.
Brook said Carse remains a very good cricketer and did not rule out his future England selection.
England will begin their ODI series against Sri Lanka after sweeping the preceding T20I series 3-0.
- Who
- England white-ball captain Harry Brook and fast bowler Brydon Carse are central to the story.
- What
- Brook said Carse needs time away from international cricket, while leaving open the possibility of a future England return.
- When
- The comments were made before England’s first ODI against Sri Lanka, scheduled for Tuesday, September 22; Carse was dropped during the Test series against Pakistan.
- Where
- Brook spoke at a press conference ahead of the first ODI at Chester-le-Street; the incident involving Carse occurred in Derby.
- Why
- Brook said Carse is working on issues behind the scenes and may be ready for selection again in the future.
Time Away From International Cricket
Future England Return Remains Possible
Carse’s international future
Time Away From International Cricket
Brook said Carse needs time away from the international scene while he works on issues behind the scenes.
Future England Return Remains Possible
Brook described Carse as a very good cricketer and said any future selection would be debated when the time comes, without closing the door on his return.
- England captain
- Harry Brook
- Player involved
- Brydon Carse
- Police outcome
- The investigation was closed without criminal charges.
- Regulatory status
- Carse is awaiting the result of an inquiry by the Cricket Regulator.
- Recent T20I result
- England beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20I series.
- ODI venue
- Chester-le-Street
- Unavailable players
- Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran are out of the ODI series; Adil Rashid is doubtful.