Joe Root criticizes England's off-field issues after Carse incident
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Joe Root expressed anger over teammate Brydon Carse being handcuffed by police during a night out in Derby. The incident, captured on social media, led to Carse's exclusion from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan. Root described his disappointment and emphasized the need for players to avoid such 'stupid mistakes.' The controversy follows a pattern of off-field issues for the England team, including previous incidents involving players during tours. With the second Test scheduled to begin this Thursday at Lord's, the investigation into Carse is ongoing.
- •Brydon Carse filmed being handcuffed by police in Derby.
- •Joe Root voiced disappointment over continuous off-field issues.
- •Carse dropped from England squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
- •Second Test starts Thursday at Lord's.
- •Root urges team to improve conduct and accountability.
- 12:55 PMESPNcricinfo — Joe Root 'hacked off' after Carse incident mars Lord's Test build-up
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Root fumes over England’s ‘stupid mistakes’ after Brydon Carse handcuffed on night out
"Joe Root gives his view on the latest incident involving an England player at a nightclub, after video footage emerged of Brydon Carse in handcuffs on Saturday night.
"England’s three-Test series with Pakistan has been overshadowed by yet another nightclub incident after Brydon Carse with filmed being handcuffed by police
"England captain frustrated that team-mates "keep making stupid mistakes" following Derby nightclub arrest
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External links- ESPNcricinfoAug 25, 2026, 12:55 PMJoe Root 'hacked off' after Carse incident mars Lord's Test build-up
England captain frustrated that team-mates "keep making stupid mistakes" following Derby nightclub arrest
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:30 PMJoe Root fumes over England’s ‘stupid mistakes’ after Brydon Carse handcuffed on night out
England’s three-Test series with Pakistan has been overshadowed by yet another nightclub incident after Brydon Carse with filmed being handcuffed by police
- Sky Sports—'We keep making stupid mistakes' | Root responds to Carse nightclub incident
Joe Root gives his view on the latest incident involving an England player at a nightclub, after video footage emerged of Brydon Carse in handcuffs on Saturday night.
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