Carse removed from England squad as investigation begins
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
England's cricket team has removed a player from its squad ahead of the Test at Lord's. The England and Wales Cricket Board took this step amid an investigation involving the player. Sonny Baker has been called up to replace him in the squad, but further details on the nature of the investigation remain unclear. This incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of player conduct off the field.
- •Sonny Baker replaces the removed player in the England squad.
- •The investigation is led by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
- •The situation arises before an upcoming Test match at Lord's.
- •Specific details about the investigation are not yet available.
- 2:56 PMESPNcricinfo — Carse removed from England squad as Cricket Regulator investigates
"Sonny Baker called into squad for Lord's Test after ECB forced to deal with latest off-field episode
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