Brydon Carse Details Toe Injury Struggles

England fast bowler Brydon Carse considered amputating his second toe after suffering a recurring, painful injury that caused deep, infected cuts on his left foot and sidelined him for three months. The injury, worsened by repeated bowling impact, forced Carse to miss the Champions Trophy, a lucrative IPL contract, and several international matches. Medical experts advised against amputation due to the toe's role in balance, leading Carse to try custom insoles, narrower boots, shoe modifications, and several antibiotic courses. Carse even considered plastic surgery before ultimately finding that rest was the most effective solution. Despite the ordeal, which became a running joke among teammates, he returned to help England sweep the West Indies in a recent ODI series and was selected for the upcoming Test series against India. Carse's journey underscores the physical demands of international cricket and the resilience needed to overcome serious injuries.