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England's Root frustrated by 'stupid mistakes' after Carse nightclub incident
The ECB dropped the fast bowler while the Cricket Regulator investigates whether he breached the team’s conduct code.
- England Test captain Joe Root expressed deep frustration, stating he was "really hacked off" and "disappointed" after fast bowler Brydon Carse was involved in an off-field incident outside a nightclub.
- Fast bowler Brydon Carse was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby before being de-arrested, leading to his withdrawal from the squad for the upcoming second Test against Pakistan.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator for a formal investigation, while replacement bowler Sonny Baker was called up to the squad.
- Root noted that an apologetic Carse understands his actions, but emphasized that repeated "stupid mistakes" away from the game are damaging the team's image and detracting from their on-field success.
- The controversy highlights ongoing concerns surrounding the team's off-field culture, following recent drink-related incidents involving other high-profile England players.
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‘Really hacked off’: Joe Root’s ‘brutally honest’ reaction to latest England drama
In an attempt to draw a line in the sand over his team’s behaviour after Brydon Carse was briefly detained by police last weekend, the England Test captain laid down the law to his players.
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English cricket and its drinking problem: Another nightclub incident leaves Root ‘hacked off’
It was a telling remark, especially when revisited two months later. “I probably won’t be real happy and smiley,” then-England cricket captain Ben Stokes told reporters after beating New Zealand in a hard-fought test match at Lord’s in June, “until I get up there and share a proper beer with the boys.” After all, having...
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