Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook

Harry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’

Captain says bowler ‘is working on a few things’ England v Sri Lanka ODIs come a year before World Cup Harry Brook is hopeful that Brydon Carse will break back into his England white-ball teams once the fast bowler is clear of his ongoing disciplinary, describing him as a “very good mate” who is “working on a few things behind the scenes”. Carse has recently discovered he will not face a criminal charge for the late-night incident in Derby last month that led to him being briefly handcuffed. But while technically available for selection, the 31-year-old has not featured in England’s squads since that night as he awaits the outcome of an investigation by the Cricket Regulator. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Ali Martin