Brydon Carse: New controversy surrounding England pacer Brydon Carse. A video has gone viral on social media, where he is seen handcuffed outside a nightclub. Curse was reportedly out with his Durham team-mates to celebrate their massive 338-run win over Derbyshire in the County Championship. This happened soon after.
The incident happened in Derby
The incident took place in England’s Derby. According to sources, Brydon Curse went out to celebrate with his teammates after Durham’s win on Saturday, August 22. That’s when the police surrounded him outside the nightclub. He was later seen handcuffed. In no time, the video went viral on social media and a heated discussion ensued.
Next were Ben Stokes and Matthew Potts
England star all-rounder Ben Stokes and pacer Matthew Potts were also seen in the video along with Braydon Curse. Both played county cricket for Durham. Matthew Potts is also seen trying to talk to Curse. However, no clear official information has yet emerged as to why the police handcuffed Kars.
Not arrest, but custody for a while
According to media reports, Brydon Kars has not been arrested. He was reportedly taken into police custody only for a short period of time. Whether Kars was involved in a fight or altercation is still unclear. Even after the viral video came to the fore, the investigation into the complete context of the incident is going on.
Questions about the behavior of England cricketers
The incident comes at a time when the off-field behavior of England cricketers is also being discussed. Controversy has arisen around several cricketers in the England team in the recent past. A few days ago, Joe Root, the team’s new Test captain, expressed hope that England’s cricketers would become role models for others in the future. In the meantime, the controversy surrounding Kars has renewed uneasiness.
The ECB started an investigation
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has already started an investigation into the matter. The board said in a statement that they are aware of the incident at Derby and are looking into the matter. There is no immediate word on whether any disciplinary action will be taken against Curse before the investigation is complete.
Kars is in Pakistan series team
Brydon Curse is currently in the England squad for the Test series against Pakistan. However, he did not make the first eleven in the first test. The pacer is likely to get a chance in the second Test which starts on August 27 at Lord’s. If England win the match, they will take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Kars has taken 58 wickets in 14 Tests for England so far. Besides, he has 34 wickets in 30 ODIs and 20 wickets in 14 T20Is. However, apart from his performance on the field, now his viral video is the focus of discussion in cricket circles.