England have removed pace bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan after an incident that led to him being handcuffed by police.
12:52 PMBBC Sport Cricket17 stories from 3 sources
England’s conduct crisis overshadows a day of cricketing momentum
Day’s Recap
Supporting Articles
The England and Wales Cricket Board has called Sonny Baker into the squad for the Lord's Test after the Cricket Regulator opened an investigation involving Brydon Carse.
11:59 AMESPN Cricket
India declared on 503 after Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten century, then took two Sri Lankan wickets to put the match firmly under their control.
11:46 AMESPN Cricket
Pakistan's women's team is using T20 matches against male opposition to prepare for the Asia Cup. Captain Fatima Sana said the games will help the squad adapt to the competition's demands.
2:35 PMESPN Cricket
Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns to Afghanistan's squad for the T20I series against India, his first international appearance for the country since December 2024. Ibrahim Zadran has formally taken over as T20I captain.
9:26 AMESPN Cricket
Guyana Amazon Warriors preserved their perfect record after their bowlers restricted the Falcons to a modest target. Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope then struck quick 40s to complete the chase comfortably.
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England drop Carse after nightclub incident
Summary
England have removed pace bowler Brydon Carse from their squad for the second Test against Pakistan after an incident that led to him being handcuffed by police.
Carse's removal immediately weakens England's pace options and shifts attention from selection to player conduct.
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England must replace a frontline bowler while managing another avoidable conduct issue.
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11:59 AMESPN Cricket
Carse removed from England squad as Cricket Regulator investigates
Summary
The England and Wales Cricket Board has called Sonny Baker into the squad for the Lord's Test after the Cricket Regulator opened an investigation involving Brydon Carse.
The regulatory investigation turns Carse's absence from a team decision into a formal disciplinary matter.
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The case could affect Carse's availability beyond this Test and test the ECB's disciplinary framework.
11:46 AMESPN Cricket
India dictate terms after Jurel's unbeaten century
Summary
India declared on 503 after Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten century, then took two Sri Lankan wickets to put the match firmly under their control.
India's declaration converted Jurel's century and a dominant total into immediate pressure with the ball.
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India have created a near one-way contest by combining a rapid scoring platform with early wickets.
2:35 PMESPN Cricket
Fatima Sana's Pakistan prepare for Asia Cup with T20 matches against men
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Pakistan's women's team is using T20 matches against male opposition to prepare for the Asia Cup. Captain Fatima Sana said the games will help the squad adapt to the competition's demands.
Pakistan are prioritizing high-intensity preparation before the tournament, using tougher physical and tactical tests to
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Pakistan are treating preparation quality as a competitive edge ahead of the Asia Cup.
9:26 AMESPN Cricket
Naveen-ul-Haq returns to Afghanistan side for India T20I series
Summary
Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns to Afghanistan's squad for the T20I series against India, his first international appearance for the country since December 2024. Ibrahim Zadran has formally taken over as T20I captain.
Naveen's return strengthens Afghanistan's pace attack, while the captaincy change gives Ibrahim a defined leadership
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Afghanistan begin the series with both a key bowler restored and a new T20I leadership structure.
12:40 AMESPN Cricket
Amazon Warriors keep all-win record intact as bowling might thwarts Falcons
Summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors preserved their perfect record after their bowlers restricted the Falcons to a modest target. Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope then struck quick 40s to complete the chase comfortably.
Guyana's bowling attack decided the match before the chase began, leaving the Falcons with too
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The Warriors are setting the tournament's pace with a combination that opponents will need to disrupt early.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Michael Vaughan says England may need a punishment severe enough to deter the entire team after Brydon Carse became the latest player linked to a drinking controversy.
6:42 PMBBC Sport Cricket
England's players face growing public scrutiny after Brydon Carse's night out. The episode reflects a broader shift in expectations around players' conduct beyond the field.
8:16 AMESPN Cricket
Mark Chapman hosts a discussion with Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt.
5:21 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Jason Smith will miss the T20I tri-series in Namibia after suffering an adductor muscle strain. Medical assessments will determine whether he can play in the ODIs beginning on September 9.
11:05 AMESPN Cricket
Richard Cremer returns to Zimbabwe's squad for the T20I tri-series against South Africa and Namibia, while fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Tanaka Chivanga miss out as they recover from injuries.
11:02 AMESPN Cricket
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were fined 25% of their match fees and given one demerit point each after their on-field confrontation in the Colombo Test.
10:02 AMESPN Cricket
Namibia will be led by Gerhard Erasmus in the home tri-series and have combined established players such as Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit with emerging talents including Junior Taanyanda and Waldo Smith.
8:08 AMESPN Cricket
Twenty-one former cricket captains have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government to provide Imran Khan with timely and independent medical care.
5:33 AMAl Jazeera
Alvi has been ruled out of Pakistan's Asia Cup squad with a knee injury, and Shamas has been called up as her replacement. Alvi's recovery is expected to take up to four weeks.
4:12 AMESPN Cricket
A quiz asks readers to identify the 20 highest-ranked men's Test bowlers according to the International Cricket Council rankings.
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Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan
Summary
Michael Vaughan says England may need a punishment severe enough to deter the entire team after Brydon Carse became the latest player linked to a drinking controversy.
Carse's case adds to a pattern that now threatens England's standards and leadership credibility. The
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England must restore discipline before repeated off-field controversies undermine preparation and trust.
8:16 AMESPN Cricket
New normal dawning for England after Carse night out
Summary
England's players face growing public scrutiny after Brydon Carse's night out. The episode reflects a broader shift in expectations around players' conduct beyond the field.
The Carse incident reinforces that England players now operate under near-constant public surveillance, with off-field
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England's cricket culture is moving toward tighter accountability for players outside matches.
5:21 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Test Match Special Podcast
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Mark Chapman hosts a discussion with Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt.
The item provides a guest lineup rather than a specific news development or argument. Its
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The listing signals a cricket discussion but gives no substantive detail to assess its wider implications.
11:05 AMESPN Cricket
Jason Smith ruled out of T20I tri-series in Namibia due to injury
Summary
Jason Smith will miss the T20I tri-series in Namibia after suffering an adductor muscle strain. Medical assessments will determine whether he can play in the ODIs beginning on September 9.
The injury removes Smith from the immediate T20I campaign and creates uncertainty around his role
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Smith's availability for the ODIs remains unresolved, forcing South Africa to manage both selection and workload risk.
11:02 AMESPN Cricket
Cremer returns for Zimbabwe's T20I tri-series; Ngarava out with injury
Summary
Richard Cremer returns to Zimbabwe's squad for the T20I tri-series against South Africa and Namibia, while fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Tanaka Chivanga miss out as they recover from injuries.
Cremer's return restores experience to a Zimbabwe side losing two pace options to injury. The
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Zimbabwe's challenge is balancing veteran control with reduced fast-bowling depth in a competitive home series.
10:02 AMESPN Cricket
Jaiswal and Asitha penalised after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test
Summary
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were fined 25% of their match fees and given one demerit point each after their on-field confrontation in the Colombo Test.
The sanctions create an immediate financial penalty and add to both players' disciplinary records. The
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Both players now face a formal disciplinary burden that could escalate with another breach.
8:08 AMESPN Cricket
Namibia bank on seasoned core and emerging stars for home tri-series
Summary
Namibia will be led by Gerhard Erasmus in the home tri-series and have combined established players such as Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit with emerging talents including Junior Taanyanda and Waldo Smith.
Namibia are using the series to pair proven international experience with players who could shape
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The tournament offers Namibia a competitive test of its succession plan ahead of future international commitments.
5:33 AMAl Jazeera
Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t
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Twenty-one former cricket captains have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government to provide Imran Khan with timely and independent medical care.
The intervention brings prominent cricket figures into a politically charged demand over Khan's treatment. Their
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The appeal broadens scrutiny of Khan's treatment beyond political circles and onto Pakistan's most influential sporting community.
4:12 AMESPN Cricket
Shamas replaces injured Alvi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
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Alvi has been ruled out of Pakistan's Asia Cup squad with a knee injury, and Shamas has been called up as her replacement. Alvi's recovery is expected to take up to four weeks.
Pakistan must now adjust its Asia Cup plans without Alvi, while Shamas takes on an
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The change weakens Pakistan's continuity before the Asia Cup and could affect selection beyond the tournament.
3:06 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Can you name world's top 20 men's Test bowlers?
Summary
A quiz asks readers to identify the 20 highest-ranked men's Test bowlers according to the International Cricket Council rankings.
The rankings provide a snapshot of the current Test bowling hierarchy, but the quiz format
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The list shows which bowlers currently define the top tier of Test cricket.
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