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Brydon Carse Charged but Remains Available for England Selection Brydon Carse has been formally charged by the Cricket Regulator following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby, but the England fast bowler remains eligible for selection while the disciplinary process continues. The 31-year-old was arrested and later de-arrested in the early hours of August 23 after a night out with Durham teammates. Videos subsequently circulated showing Carse in handcuffs outside the venue. A separate police investigation into allegations of assault was later closed with no further action taken against the cricketer.  The Cricket Regulator has now charged Carse with breaching Regulation 3.2 of the England and Wales Cricket Board's professional conduct regulations. The rule covers behaviour considered improper or potentially damaging to the reputation of the ECB, cricket or its players.  Carse's case will now be referred to the independent Cricket Discipline Panel, which will determine the outcome. The Regulator has confirmed that it will not make further public comments while the process is ongoing. Importantly, the charge has not resulted in a suspension from England. Carse therefore remains available for future international selection, although England have so far taken a cautious approach since the Derby incident. The fast bowler was removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's following the incident and has not represented the national team since the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney in January. He has continued playing domestic cricket for Durham.  Carse was also left out of England's squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan. His future involvement with the national side is understood to be considered on a tour-by-tour basis while the disciplinary matter remains unresolved.  England have continued to support the bowler during the process. An ECB statement said Carse has the opportunity to respond through the established disciplinary procedure and that the governing body does not want to prejudge the outcome. The controversy has added to a difficult period for England cricket, which has faced several off-field incidents involving players in recent months. Test captain Joe Root previously expressed his frustration and reminded the squad about the responsibilities that come with representing England. White-ball captain Harry Brook, who is a close friend of Carse, also said the Durham bowler needed some time away from international cricket to work through the situation.  England's white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has similarly indicated that Carse needs to take responsibility for his actions away from the field before pushing for another opportunity with the national team. For now, Carse's international career remains open. The final decision will depend on the independent disciplinary process, meaning any potential punishment has yet to be determined. With Carse still holding an England central contract that runs until the autumn of 2027, the outcome of the hearing could play an important role in determining when he returns to the international setup. 