Root calls on England to regain trust after Carse incident
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

England captain Joe Root has urged his team to 'earn back the trust' of the nation following an incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was seen handcuffed by police outside a nightclub. The incident occurred ahead of the second Test against Pakistan, which begins on Thursday. Carse has been withdrawn from the squad pending an investigation. Root, reinstated as captain after Ben Stokes' retirement, expressed frustration over the off-field controversies and stressed the need to build a positive culture within the team. He emphasized creating a reputation both on and off the field.
- •Brydon Carse seen handcuffed by police after a nightclub incident.
- •Carse withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
- •Root highlights the need for a positive team culture.
- •The second Test is set to begin on Thursday at Lord's.
- •Carse's incident follows other recent off-field controversies involving England players.
"England captain Joe Root urged his side to "earn back the trust" of the nation amid another off-field incident dominating the build-up to the second Test against Pakistan.
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