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England captain Joe Root urged his side to “earn back the trust” of the nation amid another off-field incident dominating the build-up to the second Test against Pakistan.

Carse stood down after drunken incident | 00:58 AFP from AfpAugust 26th, 2026 7:15 am

Joe Root has expressed frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan.

Joe Root said that the team’s on-field performance had been overshadowed by the latest controversy. | Photo Credit:

England have announced a change to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship match against Pakistan, with pacer Sonny Baker stepping in for Brydon Carse, who is currently under investigation by the ECB following a nightclub incident.

The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident

England have added inexperienced quick Sonny Baker to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship contest against Pakistan, with fellow pacer Bryden Carse making way.

Carse handcuffed outside nightclub | 00:08 Tim Miller from Fox SportsAugust 25th, 2026 6:15 am

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the Test squad as an investigation begins into footage showing him in handcuffs last weekend.