ECB investigates Brydon Carse after England bowler is handcuffed outside Derby nightclub

Police detention in Derby and board inquiry

The England and Wales Cricket Board has opened an investigation after England fast bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub in Derby on Saturday night. Brief video footage circulating on social media showed the Durham cricketer being apprehended and restrained in handcuffs by four police officers outside the venue. Carse had been in Derby celebrating Durham's County Championship victory over Derbyshire. Although detained by officers at the scene, Carse was not arrested and was released without charge.

In the video, Carse was shown speaking to his Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts while officers surrounded him. Durham officials declined to comment on the matter on Sunday, citing the governing body's inquiry, while Derbyshire police were approached for comment. The ECB confirmed its investigation through an official statement on Sunday.

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.

Test squad selection and recent match record

Carse is currently selected in England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan, scheduled to start on Thursday at Lord's. The fast bowler was an unused member of the squad during England's three-day victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley. Following that match, team management released him from national duties to play for Durham in their County Championship fixture at Derby.

Carse finished as England's leading wicket-taker during the winter Ashes defeat. He has not featured in an international match in any format for England since the end of that tour, and the governing board has not announced any changes to his selection status for the Lord's match.

Sequence of off-field squad controversies

The detention in Derby follows a series of off-field incidents involving England cricketers across the past twelve months. In November, white-ball captain Harry Brook was punched by a bouncer outside a nightclub in Wellington, hours before captaining the one-day international team against New Zealand. The following month, a mid-series break during the Ashes at a beach resort received criticism amid reports describing the trip as a glorified stag do, with video emerging of batsman Ben Duckett appearing worse for wear.

Midnight curfew implementation and removal

Following the winter incidents, England team management instituted a midnight curfew for players. In June, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached the curfew following England's Test victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Both players were effectively stood down for the subsequent Test at the Oval before returning to the lineup for the series decider at Trent Bridge.

Stokes concluded his international career at the end of the New Zealand series, prompting the ECB to reinstall Joe Root as captain. Root quickly abolished the midnight curfew upon taking leadership, addressing the decision in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this month.

I don't think they work. If you want guys to take responsibility on the field they've got to be able to feel they can be grown adults off it.