Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
Summary
England's cricket team had a midnight curfew rule to limit players' alcohol consumption after several past incidents involving bad behavior. The curfew was reintroduced in January 2024 but was removed seven months later under new leadership, with the team now trusted to manage their own conduct.Key Facts
- England imposed a midnight curfew on cricket players after several off-field incidents during tours.
- The curfew originally started during the 2017 Ashes tour and lasted over four years before ending in 2022.
- It was brought back in January 2024 following fresh trouble on a recent Ashes trip.
- Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke the curfew early in the 2024 season.
- Director of Cricket Rob Key considered imposing a total alcohol ban but decided against it.
- Coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged confusion about the curfew rules before retiring.
- New coach Stephen Fleming lifted the curfew in mid-2024, trusting players to behave responsibly.
- England cricket players have a history of celebrating with alcohol after major victories.
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