‘He wears his heart on his sleeve’ – Harry Brook welcomes back Brydon Carse ahead of 2nd ODI vs India

Captain Harry Brook has welcomed the prospect of having Brydon Carse back in the One Day International (ODI) setup ahead of England’s second game of the three-match series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16. 

Carse last donned the Three Lions shirt during the 2025-26 Ashes series, where he ended as his side’s leading wicket-taker with 22 scalps at an average of 30.31. The right-arm fast bowler, however, picked up wrist and elbow injuries during his time in the Indian Premier League with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Brook is excited by Carse’s return thanks to his attitude of giving 100 per cent to the team. The skipper also revealed that the fast bowler is available for selection from the second ODI onwards, giving England a major boost in their bowling department, particularly in the middle overs.

“Brydon has been a very good bowler in all formats for England. It’s awesome to have him back and he’s up for selection for the rest of the series. He’s aggressive, he wears his heart on his sleeve and he always comes back for more. He never drops his pace, he’s always there and thereabouts and he’d run through a brick wall for you,” Harry Brook said, via the Independent. 

The 30-year-old only returned to professional cricket earlier this month in the T20 Blast. Carse played three matches in the domestic T20 tournament for Durham, taking five wickets along the way. This includes a spell of 2 for 28 against Derbyshire at Chester-le-Street. 

Carse would have ideally replaced someone like Liam Dawson in the playing XI, giving England an extra seam-bowling option. The Hampshire all-rounder, however, showcased his prowess with the bat in the first ODI, scoring an important 68 and forging a 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Joe Root. Dawson played a crucial role in helping his side get to a competitive total even though England ended up on the losing side. 

“I see myself as an all-rounder. In this team I’m picked more of the bowler but it was pleasing to contribute and get a score. I’ve said a numerous amount of times, at the age I’ve got to, I never thought I’d play as much as I have in the last year. Obviously I’m very pleased to be back playing and I can hopefully continue to contribute. I don’t know if I need to show anyone what I do. I’ve played for a long time now, played a lot of List A cricket and I don’t think I need to prove anything to anyone. I think people know what I can do, and that’s probably not going to change,” Liam Dawson said via the Independent.