Root Demands Discipline From England After Carse Nightclub Incident
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
England captain Joe Root has asked his team to be more professional after fast bowler Brydon Carse was dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's following a nightclub incident in Derby, where videos showed him being led away in handcuffs. Carse, 31, was referred to the Cricket Regulator and was an unused squad member in England's innings-and-103-run win over Pakistan at Headingley. Teammate Josh Tongue, who took eight wickets at Headingley, said Root held "robust" conversations with the squad and made clear what he expects. Tongue added that the players need to move on and show young cricketers that representing England is a privilege. The latest incident is one of several alcohol-related controversies to hit the England team in the past ten months.
Why it matters
With England leading the series 1-0 and another Test starting Thursday at Lord's, Root's demand for discipline comes at a critical moment as the team looks to avoid further off-field distractions. A repeat incident could hurt England's preparation ahead of a busy winter schedule.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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