Harry Brook discusses Brydon Carse's need for time away from cricket
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Harry Brook, England's white-ball captain, has stated that Brydon Carse needs to take time away from international cricket following an incident in August that involved an arrest and subsequent investigation. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed they are reviewing the situation, while Carse remains available for selection. Brook emphasized that Carse has been performing well domestically and will be considered for a return once he addresses personal issues. Meanwhile, England prepares for their first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, with Tom Banton set to open the batting due to Adil Rashid's injury.
- •Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket.
- •Carse was involved in a recent arrest related to an alleged assault.
- •The ECB stated that Carse remains available for selection, pending his issues.
- •Tom Banton will replace Adil Rashid, who is out with a hand injury.
- •England plays Sri Lanka in their first ODI on September 23.
- 4:25 PMThe Guardian Sport — Harry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook
"Captain says bowler ‘is working on a few things’ Sri Lanka ODIs come a year before World Cup Harry Brook is hopeful that Brydon Carse will break back into his England white-ball teams once the fast bowler is clear of his ongoing disciplinary, describing him as a “very good mate” who is “working on a few things behind the scenes”. Carse has recently discovered he will not face a criminal charge for the late-night incident in Derby last month that led to him being briefly handcuffed. But while technically available for selection, the 31-year-old has not featured in England’s squads since that night as he awaits the outcome of an investigation by the Cricket Regulator. Continue reading...
"England white-ball captain Harry Brook says his "very good mate" Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 21, 2026, 4:25 PMHarry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’
Captain says bowler ‘is working on a few things’ Sri Lanka ODIs come a year before World Cup Harry Brook is hopeful that Brydon Carse will break back into his England white-ball teams once the fast bowler is clear of his ongoing disciplinary, describing him as a “very good mate” who is “working on a few things behind the scenes”. Carse has recently discovered he will not face a criminal charge for the late-night incident in Derby last month that led to him being briefly handcuffed. But while technically available for selection, the 31-year-old has not featured in England’s squads since that night as he awaits the outcome of an investigation by the Cricket Regulator. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:10 PMCarse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says his "very good mate" Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket.
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