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Brydon Carse, a fast bowler with a rapid arm action, earned England recognition through a resilient journey with Durham, marked by injury setbacks. His breakthrough came in 2021 when England's entire squad was replaced due to COVID-19 for the Pakistan ODI series. Carse seized the opportunity, impressing with his ability to hit the deck hard and claiming a five-wicket haul in the third match.

The South Africa-born pace bowler, who honed his skills in northeast England, had already caught attention with a stellar 2019 season. He topped Durham's wicket-taking charts in the Royal London Cup and secured 35 Championship wickets at 26.85, overcoming two injury-plagued seasons.

Carse's progress earned him a spot on the England Lions tour to Australia, where he took eight wickets in four unbeaten matches, including a maiden first-class victory over Australia A at the MCG.

Having made his first-class debut for Durham in 2016, Carse demonstrated early promise with 17 wickets in eight games. Initially, he played as an overseas professional and part-time seam bowler for Burnmoor in the Durham League in 2014.

With a UK passport and completed residency qualification in 2019, Carse, son of former Northamptonshire county cricketer James Carse, solidified his place in England's ranks. A T20I debut followed in 2022, and he eventually joined the ODI World Cup squad in India as an injury replacement for Reece Topley.
 

England’s Brydon Carse pleased by ‘full backing’ on return from cricket ban​


Brydon Carse has expressed his thanks to the “incredibly supportive” England setup after his rapid reintegration following his ban, and hopes to repay the faith shown in him, first in the remaining one-day internationals against Australia and then in the Test series in Pakistan that follows immediately.

Carse had a mixed day at Headingley on Saturday as England made it two defeats from two in their ODI series. He dismissed Travis Head and truncated Australia’s innings with two wickets in two balls, yet was spatchcocked for 75 runs. However, for Carse the only way is up.

At the end of May, he was banned for three months for a historical breach of betting rules – a 16-month sentence, 13 of them suspended for two years. He returned at the end of August, played a couple of games for Durham and was immediately called up by England for both the white-ball squads to face Australia and the Test series against Pakistan.

Carse is grateful for the opportunity he has been given. “The last three weeks have been very pleasing for me. All I’ve had from everyone is full backing and full support and I’m just looking forward to playing as much cricket in an England shirt as possible going forward.”

That includes the potential of a first Test cap during England’s three-Test tour of Pakistan. “I’m very excited to be going to Pakistan,” he said. “That’s a group of players that I have wanted to be involved with for a number of years now with a few setbacks here and there.”

Carse, alongside Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone and the 20-year old, 6ft 7in Josh Hull, will make up a formidable speed quartet, full of potential if lacking experience, alongside the steadier Chris Woakes, Matthew Potts and Ben Stokes. “I watched the last series in Pakistan … the mantra that they [England] are trying to play their Test cricket is probably shifting and trying to play a couple of bowlers that can bowl with extra pace. My role is going to be short, sharp bursts, trying to bowl quickly and get the ball to reverse.

“If these guys can all stay fit and perform, there’s a really good crop of fast bowlers that England can pick from.”

There will not be much time to adjust between the end of the ODI series at Bristol next Sunday and landing in Pakistan three days later. “I’m making sure I bowl enough overs in training to keep my loads up,” Carse said. “But the way the schedule is now I’m fully focused on white ball and [with] all of these different formats happening at the same time, the adjustment that you’ve got to do from a white ball to a red ball will be done in Pakistan when I land on 2 October.”

Before that, three more ODIs, with this inexperienced England side on a huge learning curve against the world champions. “There’s no hiding the fact that a lot of the players in that group don’t play a lot of 50-over cricket. It’s just about adapting to certain situations quicker.” The next test comes around quickly, in Durham on Tuesday, weather permitting. On Sunday no play was possible in the One-Day Cup final between Somerset and Glamorgan at Trent Bridge and the forecast for Monday’s reserve day is also grim.

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England’s Brydon Carse pleased by ‘full backing’ on return from cricket ban

Brydon Carse was back in the wickets for England against Australia on Saturday and is excited by his selection for the Test series in Pakistan
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Brydon Carse has been presented his Test cap by Ben Stokes, his Durham teammate, ahead of the 1st Test against Pakistan, let's just hope he isn't a surprise package for Pakistan's batters
 
Test dream helped Carse through gambling ban

Pace bowler Brydon Carse said the idea of playing Test cricket for England helped him through a three-month ban for historic gambling offences.

The 29-year-old made his Test debut in the astonishing win over Pakistan in Multan, little more than a month after completing his suspension.

Carse was banned in May for placing 303 bets between 2017 and 2019, though none on matches he played in.

Cricket’s betting integrity rules stipulate players are not allowed to gamble on matches anywhere in the world.

Asked if the prospect of playing for England got him through some "tough moments" during the ban, Carse said: "Yeah, definitely."

Carse was permitted to train during his ban and kept his two-year England central contract. Following the retirement of James Anderson, he may have been in line to make his Test debut in the home summer had he not been suspended.

Instead, he returned for the white-ball series against Australia in September, then came into the Test side for the record-breaking first-Test defeat of Pakistan.

Carse took four wickets in the match, as well as having another chalked off by DRS and a catch dropped. He was asked to bowl sustained spells of bouncers across 38 overs in extreme heat and credited fitness work done during his time away from the game.

"I had some time off to work on a few things that I wanted to and then maybe improve my fitness in certain areas," he said.

"I've come back refreshed and just wanting to do well and play as much as I can for England.

"The group of players that we are playing with, I've got some close relationships. I just thoroughly enjoyed the occasion."

Victory in the second Test, which starts on Tuesday, also in Multan, will see England win the three-match series.

The tourists may be able to call on captain Ben Stokes, who has missed their past four matches because of a hamstring injury, but stepped up his return by training during the first Test.

Though Saturday was designated as a rest day, Stokes did some gym work, with the whole squad having the option of a training session on Sunday.

Pakistan are due to name their squad for the second Test after revamping their selection panel in the aftermath of the first-Test humbling.

Former captain Azhar Ali, pace bowler Aaqib Javed and team analyst Hassan Cheema have been added to the committee.

The most eye-catching addition is Aleem Dar, who recently stood down from the elite panel of umpires after standing in 453 internationals across a 25-year career. The 56-year-old also played 17 first-class matches as a spin-bowling all-rounder.

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Love you Carse

Thank you for exposing Rizwan.
 
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Novelty or good?

He has a good physique for fast bowling though
 
Has come good and created more healthy competition for places in the future
Him plus Potts Atkinson and Stone, then Wood once he returns from injury, Archer if they decide to include him again and maybe even Tongue when he's back
 
He certainly had the better of Rizwan in this series. He was absolutely clueless against him.
 
Brydon Carse causes havoc for New Zealand batting side in the Christchurch Test, claimed a superb 5-wicket haul in the 2nd Innings. His figures so far 5/39
 
batandballbattle said:
Has come good and created more healthy competition for places in the future
Him plus Potts Atkinson and Stone, then Wood once he returns from injury, Archer if they decide to include him again and maybe even Tongue when he's back
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Carse
Potts
Atkinson
Wood injured mostly
Stone 50 50 injured mostly
Tongue
Overton

This is for tests

Odi and t20
Archer
Wood
Saqib
Topley
Jordan
 
kron said:
Him and potts are similar. In build and stature. Strong fellas

Can come in all day.
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Yes both can run in all day, but Potts is a bit floaty, Carse hits the pitch harder and is a lot more dangerous.
 
I remember when he first played played against Pakistan.

People made fun of him on this forum. I think he played odis and t20is.

He was big wayward but was fast and bowled with intensity.

It's good to see him devolping into a good test bowler
 
Removed kiwis from the scene. Remember the name "Brydon Carse"

Good bowling form this guy in overseas conditions
 
Haven't seen him much. He is like a boland with extra pace in terms of length. Ball just shoots through. Looks quicker than clock speed.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Haven't seen him much. He is like a boland with extra pace in terms of length. Ball just shoots through. Looks quicker than clock speed.
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He's truly world class & highly underrated. Definitely in my top 5 favorite fast bowlers who are playing cricket currently.

I wish Pak had a bowler like him as I'm tired of skinny, short, age fudging, weakly built, & bio mechanically flawed trundlers masquerading as fast bowlers.
 
He is a diamond that Eng have found and will be the mainstay of attack in next Ashes. Since Wood and Archer will be unable to play all 5 games, Carse will have to carry the attack with support from Atkinson
 
A beautiful spell from Carse but unfortunately score was not on his side. Took the game deep otherwise India was winning comfortably.
 
Brydon Carse's all-round performance proved futile as India triumphed over England by two wickets in a thrilling 2nd T20I

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What a tragedy that would be
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England bowler Brydon Carse has said he considered having his toe amputated to overcome injury problems during the winter

The strain of bowling meant Carse, 29, developed severe cuts on the second toe of his left foot which became infected.

It hampered him during England's white-ball tour of India at the start of the year and eventually led to him being ruled out of the Champions Trophy and the following three months.

"At one stage I was going to bed thinking 'I think I could actually do this - I think I could get rid of my second toe', but then the medical staff said you need it for balance so that was quickly ruled out," Durham's Carse said.

"I try not mention the toe in the changing room any more because people are sick of it."

Carse, who has become a key player for England over the winter, sustained the injury through the repeated impact of his front foot hitting the crease while bowling.

It was thought he might need plastic surgery on the issue after he left the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, but it was eventually decided it would be best served by extended rest.

Foot injuries are not uncommon with fast bowlers and many cut holes in their boots to prevent issues, though that is usually to protect the big toe.

In 2007, New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram said he would cut off his finger if it meant he could play at the World Cup - an operation that never materialised - while the late father of Carse's Durham and England team-mate Ben Stokes, Ged, had part of his finger removed to prolong his rugby league career.

Instead, Carse changed to a narrower boot, got new insoles and cut a different hole into his footwear.

"It is a bit of a running joke in the changing room, my second toe," Carse said.

"For a period of about six to eight weeks, I was on three or four different courses of antibiotics.

"Eventually the wound was that deep that it ultimately needed a period of time just to heal up and close up.

"Fingers crossed everything we've done over the last six to eight weeks seems to be working."

Carse made his Test debut in Pakistan last October but is already viewed as one of England's frontline fast bowlers after taking 27 wickets in five Tests.

He had to withdraw from a £100,000 contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and did not play for Durham in the County Championship until late May because of the toe problems, but played in all three of the recent one-day internationals against West Indies as England secured a 3-0 series win.

After missing the one-off Test against Zimbabwe last month because of his toe, he was included in England's squad for the first Test against India announced on Thursday.

He will also feature in the first of three T20s against West Indies at his home ground of Chester-le-Street on Friday, as England look to continue their unbeaten start under new captain Harry Brook.

Source: BBC
 
This guy is a great find for England. He's an all-format bowler who has pace, can extract bounce from the surface and bowls his heart out. Reminds me of Neil Wagner a bit because of the effort he puts in. If they manage his workload he can be a key part of his pace-bowling going forward. Especially with Wood and Archer unlikely to play much of a part because of how injury-prone they are.
 
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been banned from all cricket for three months due to betting violations

He placed 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019, although none were on games he played in. Despite this, his actions breached the integrity rules that prohibit any professional participant (player, coach, or support staff) from betting on cricket worldwide.

Carse accepted the charges and was given a 16-month ban, with 13 months suspended, meaning he will serve an immediate three-month suspension until August 28, 2024. If he commits no further anti-corruption offenses in the next two years, he will face no additional sanctions.

The 28-year-old, who signed an England central contract in October and has played 17 white-ball internationals, expressed remorse and took full responsibility for his actions. He thanked the ECB, Durham Cricket, and the Professional Cricketers’ Association for their support and pledged to work hard to repay that support on his return.

The ban rules him out of making his Test debut this season, as England’s last home Test against Sri Lanka starts shortly after his suspension ends.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Regulator emphasized the seriousness of the breach but acknowledged Carse’s cooperation, remorse, and growth since the offenses occurred. They hope his case serves as an educational example for other cricketers.
 
Brydon Carse has withdrawn from this year's Hundred to manage his workload after bowling 155 overs across four Tests against India.
 
He has the skillsets (pace and sharp bounce of back of length) that go well for typically hard Aus pitches, but like we saw in last year BGT, pitches are coming green and ball is even swinging in air for long periods.

He did not have an impressive series with ball against India but he had toe injury so can give him benefit of doubt.

Eng need to carry 8 pace bowlers in squad and they need 4 pure pacers every game while rotating quicks and ensuring that 5th bowler Stokes is not stretched. There is no spinner in Eng capable of bowling Test class in Aus so ditch them and trust pacers.

Atkinson
Carse
Archer/Wood
Tongue/Potts
 
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