England's management confirmed the decision on Thursday, stating that Carse would not be considered for selection following a disciplinary review of the incident. The 29-year-old Durham paceman was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning outside a nightclub in Derby, just days before the scheduled Test match.
A short video circulating on social media shows Carse with his hands behind his back, surrounded by four police officers. His Durham and England teammate Matthew Potts and former England captain Ben Stokes were also seen outside the venue, though neither has been publicly implicated in the incident. Derbyshire Police have not released further details, and no charges have been confirmed at this stage.
Carse has been a regular member of England's Test squad in recent months, taking 12 wickets in his last three appearances. His removal from the side for the second Test against Pakistan, which begins next week, represents a significant blow to England's pace attack. The ECB declined to comment on whether the matter would also affect his availability for future series, including the upcoming Ashes campaign.
The incident has sparked debate within English cricket circles about player conduct and the scrutiny faced by professionals in the age of social media. Former players and pundits have called for due process, while others have stressed the importance of maintaining discipline within the squad.