Root Frustrated as Carse Faces Fallout | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Captain Joe Root is furious after fast bowler Brydon Carse was seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub, leading to his removal from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan. This latest incident adds to a troubling pattern involving players like Brook, Duckett, Stokes, and Atkinson, raising serious questions about team culture. Root, who recently reclaimed the captaincy, called the behavior “stupid mistakes” that distract from on-field performance and expressed disappointment — though he says the players are taking accountability seriously. Carse, reportedly apologetic, was…