England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator for allegedly breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) professional conduct regulations following an incident in Derby in August.The charge relates to events in the early hours of August 23, 2026, when Carse was arrested and later de-arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly after a night out with his Durham teammates. The matter has now been referred to the independent Cricket Discipline Panel for adjudication.Key HighlightsBrydon Carse charged by the Cricket Regulator.The charge relates to a Derby incident on August 23.Carse was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and later de-arrested.He has been charged under Regulation 3.2 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations.The case will be considered by an independent Cricket Discipline Panel.Derbyshire Police previously closed a separate assault investigation without further action.Carse remains available for England selection while the disciplinary process continues.What Happened to Brydon Carse in Derby?Carse was in Derby with Durham players after their County Championship victory over Derbyshire. In the early hours of August 23, police arrested him on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.Images of the England pacer in handcuffs subsequently circulated on social media. Police later confirmed that he was de-arrested after agreeing to leave the area.Derbyshire Police also investigated an allegation of assault connected with the same night. That investigation was closed in September without further action.Cricket Regulator Charges CarseThe Cricket Regulator has now taken separate disciplinary action. It charged Carse with breaching Regulation 3.2 of the ECB Professional Conduct Regulations.The regulation covers conduct that is considered improper, prejudicial to the interests of cricket or capable of bringing the ECB, the sport or cricketers into disrepute.The Cricket Regulator said the case would be referred to the independent Cricket Discipline Panel. It added that no further comment would be made while the process remains ongoing.The charge is a disciplinary allegation and has not yet resulted in a final ruling.Carse Dropped From England SquadsThe August incident had already affected Carse's international involvement. He was removed from England's squad for the remainder of the Test series against Pakistan.He was subsequently not selected for England's white-ball series against Sri Lanka and was also omitted from the squad announced for the upcoming ODI tri-series involving England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.However, his current absence from the England squad is separate from a formal suspension. Carse remains eligible for selection while the disciplinary case is being considered.What Happens Next?The independent Cricket Discipline Panel will now consider the charge and determine the outcome under the ECB's disciplinary process.Carse will have the opportunity to respond to the charge. The ECB has said it will not prejudge the outcome of the case.The 31-year-old has continued playing domestic cricket for Durham and helped the county secure promotion to Division One of the County Championship.
