Brydon Carse – England Fast Bowling All-Rounder
π€ Profile & Background
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Full Name: Brydon Alexander Carse
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Born: 31 July 1995, Cape Town, South Africa
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Height: 6 ft 3 in
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Batting/Bowling: Right-hand bat, Right-arm fast
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Role: Bowling all-rounder
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Domestic Teams: Durham, Northern Superchargers; former Eastern Province
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International Debut: ODI – July 2021; Test – October 2024; T20I – August 2023
π Career Highlights
Domestic Rise & England Qualification
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Moved to Durham in 2014, joining its academy. Earned a professional contract after impressive first-class performances in 2016 and 2019.
International Breakthrough
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ODI debut vs Pakistan in 2021, then T20I debut in August 2023. Established himself in white-ball formats.
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Made Test debut in Multan, Pakistan, October 2024. Took maiden Test wicket — a sign of things to come.
Impressive Test Impact
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In three Tests (Pakistan & New Zealand), Carse took 19 wickets—including a 10-wicket haul in Christchurch, England’s first overseas pace ten-for since 2008. Captured the admiration of captain Ben Stokes and teammates.
⚡ Recent Form & Onfield Impact
Test Bowling Record (2024–25):
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Matches: 5 | Wickets: 27 | Avg: 19.85 | Best: 6/42
ODI Record: -
Matches: 21 | Wickets: 24 | Avg: 39.45 | Best: 5/61
T20I Record: -
Matches: 8 | Wickets: 15 | Avg: 15.07 | Best: 3/23
Davidson of pace and consistency, Carse consistently clocks speeds around 90 mph, offering a potent bouncer, sharp length, and ability to reverse the ball. Stokes has praised his all-around threat, dubbing him “three bowlers in one” for his swing, bounce, and accuracy.
π‘ Challenges & Comebacks
Injury Woes
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Struggled with a serious toe injury on his landing foot, at one point contemplating amputation. Managed the injury via boot modifications, taping, insoles, and antibiotics. Despite a three-month layoff, he returned strongly.
Betting Ban
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Suspended in May 2024 for placing 303 historical bets on cricket. The ban lasted three months (13 months suspended). Trained through the period and returned to claim Test selection.
Off-field Personality
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Known for his resilience, fun-loving spirit, and work ethic. Carse has integrated fully into the Durham community and now considers it home—also emerged as a Sunderland AFC supporter.
π Recent News
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Named in England's squad for the five‑match Test series against India in 2025. Emphasized that India remains “a threat,” even after major retirements.
π Why Carse Matters
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Raw pace + control: Rare blend of speed and discipline, effective with both new and old ball.
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Late bloomer: Debuted at 29 but hit top form immediately—Test ten‑wicket haul early in career.
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Bounce & bounce: Uses his height (6'3") to extract extra bounce and trouble top-order batsmen.
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England’s fast-bowling future: Considered a long-term asset by Ben Stokes and the England management.
π§ What’s Next for Carse
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Cementing his place in the Test side during England’s home summer (India Tests beginning June 20, 2025).
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Monitoring fitness and managing his toe condition to stay available across formats.
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Likely to be England’s strike pacer in upcoming Ashes and World Championship fixtures.
✅ Summary
Brydon Carse is a forceful fast-bowling all-rounder whose journey from South Africa via Durham to England prominence is a testament to grit and perseverance. Despite injury setbacks and a betting ban, he’s emerged as a critical pace weapon—delivering raw pace, bounce, and control. His Test breakthroughs, especially the overseas ten-for, and the trust he commands from leadership mark him as one of England’s brightest bowling prospects.
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