English cricket hit by fresh scandal as star handcuffed after nightclub incident

English cricket hit by fresh scandal as star handcuffed after nightclub incident Videos have circulated on social media of England cricket star Brydon Carse being led away by police in Derby with the ECB having now spoken out on the incident in the aftermath The ECB have confirmed that they have launched an investigation into a video that appears to show England star Brydon Carse being put in handcuffs by police. Carse, 31, was shown being placed into cuffs by officers on a night out in Derby following Durham's County Championship win over Derbyshire. The incident showed the fast bowler being surrounded by four police officers and restrained. Durham and England team-mate Matthew Potts is seemingly attempting to speak with Carse, while former England Test captain Ben Stokes can also be seen nearby. As per The Telegraph, Carse was briefly detained by officers but was not formally arrested and returned to the team hotel. Nevertheless, the ECB have confirmed that they are taking a close look at the incident. A statement read: "We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night, and are currently investigating. We will provide a further update when possible." Carse was part of the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan, but was not selected. Depending on the investigation, he could return to contention for the second Test beginning at Lord's on Thursday. Carse took two wickets for Durham against Derbyshire, with Stokes claiming five of his own. Several members of the Durham squad then went out in Derby city centre that evening, which is when the alleged incident is thought to have taken place. The incident follows Stokes and Gus Atkinson being stood down following a nightclub incident after England's first Test win over New Zealand earlier this summer. The duo missed the second Test but returned for the third, during which Stokes announced his international retirement. Joe Root, who has returned as England Test captain, has confirmed the team will no longer be subject to the controversial curfew that Stokes and Atkinson were said to have breached. Carse has 14 Test caps and 44 white-ball appearances for his country. He featured in all five Tests in the Ashes in Australia over the winter, finishing as England's leading wicket taker.