England have removed fast bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan while an investigation into a recent nightclub incident continues.
Carse, who was briefly arrested following the incident, has been stood down from international duty as police and relevant authorities carry out enquiries. The England and Wales Cricket Board said the decision was made pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
The move leaves England without one of their pace options ahead of the second Test against Pakistan, with the team set to finalise its playing group once the situation is clarified. The ECB has not provided a timeline for when a conclusion might be reached, and Carse's availability for future fixtures will depend on the findings of the probe.
The decision to remove Carse from the squad reflects the governing body's stance of addressing off-field incidents while they are subject to review. England now face the task of reshaping their bowling resources before the next match, with selectors to consider replacements as the investigation continues.