What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Summary
The England men's cricket team is facing criticism after several players were involved in late-night incidents, including fast bowler Brydon Carse being seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub. Team captain Joe Root recently removed a midnight curfew and asked players to act responsibly, but multiple incidents have happened since then.Key Facts
- Brydon Carse was seen in handcuffs with police outside a nightclub in Derby but was not arrested.
- Eight England cricket players have been involved in off-field incidents since last October.
- Incidents include fights, players getting punched, and breaking curfews.
- Joe Root, England's Test captain, removed a midnight curfew to encourage players to act like adults.
- Carse was released from the first Test squad to play for Durham but remains part of the England squad for the second Test.
- Carse was banned two years ago for betting violations but has since returned and taken the most Test wickets for England among current bowlers.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and cricket regulators are investigating the recent incidents.
- There is frustration inside the ECB and among supporters about the players' repeated poor behavior, raising questions about discipline and leadership.
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