Overview

• Carse once contemplated amputating his second toe to end a wound exacerbated by his bowling action.
• England’s medical staff intervened, advising against removal due to the toe’s essential role in maintaining balance.
• He spent the winter on antibiotics and adjusted his equipment with narrower boots and custom insoles.
• The injury forced him out of February’s Champions Trophy campaign and led to his withdrawal from a lucrative IPL deal.
• He will feature in the T20 series against West Indies and in the Test series against India, while Jamie Smith steps in for opener Phil Salt on paternity leave.