Delhi: England's fast bowler Brayden Carse has once again come into the news for an incident that happened outside the field. Police briefly detained him outside a nightclub in Derby late Saturday night. In a video surfaced on social media, several policemen are seen taking him with them.
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The incident happened after the victory celebration
The incident occurred after Durham's County Championship victory over Derbyshire. Kars was part of that team and went out to celebrate after the victory. However, the police did not arrest him and he was later released without any charges.
The reason for the incident is not clear yet. In the video, Carse is seen talking to his Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts. Durham has refused to comment on the matter and said that the investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is awaited.
England Board started investigation
The England Board said that the incident in Derby is being investigated and further information will be given on the basis of available information. Carse has been included in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. In such a situation, this incident has raised questions regarding his selection and his availability in the upcoming match.
There has also been an old controversy regarding Carse
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Brydon Carse has played 14 Tests, 30 ODIs and 14 T20 matches for England. Due to injury, he remained away from the team in the initial months of 2026. Even two years ago his name came into controversy. In the case of cricket-related betting, he had admitted to fixing the case between 2017 and 2019. After this he had to face a ban of three months.
FAQ
Why did the police take Brayden Kars into custody?
Police detained Braydon Carse for some time after the incident which took place outside a nightclub in Derby. The exact reason for the incident is not yet clear.
Was Brayden Kars arrested?
No. According to available information, Brayden Kars was not arrested and was later released without charges.
Will Brydon Carse play test against Pakistan?
Brydon Carse has been included in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. However, the situation regarding his availability will become clear after investigation into the derby incident.