Root frustrated by Carse nightclub incident ahead of second Test

England captain Joe Root expressed frustration on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, over a nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse, which has added to a series of off-field controversies for the team ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Carse was detained by police on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly outside a Derby nightclub on Saturday, August 22, following a county championship celebration. He has been removed from the squad for the Test starting Thursday, August 27, and is under investigation by the independent Cricket Regulator.