Ben Stokes discusses alcohol culture in England cricket team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes addressed the entrenched alcohol culture in the England cricket team during a discussion with Stuart Broad. He acknowledged that despite cricket's rising professionalism, the relationship with alcohol remains unchanged. Stokes highlighted several incidents over the past year involving England players, including a bar brawl with Harry Brook and excessive drinking during the Ashes tour. Although the team implemented guidelines to manage drinking, Stokes noted enforcement issues. He suggested that while not every player has a problem, alcohol's influence on the sport continues to be a concern.
- •Ben Stokes criticized England's unchanged drinking culture in cricket.
- •He referenced multiple recent incidents involving player behavior.
- •New guidelines were introduced to limit drinking before and after matches.
- •Stokes believes alcohol's presence in cricket is embedded and longstanding.
- •He expressed concern about individuals with unhealthy relationships with alcohol.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — 'Cricket has an alcohol culture, not just England': Ben Stokes opens up on drinking debate
- 8:58 AMYahoo Sports — 'Relationship with alcohol hasn't moved on': Ben Stokes opens up on drinking culture in England cricket team
"Ben Stokes believes cricket's drinking culture is deeply embedded across all levels. He stated this culture has not changed despite increased professionalism in the sport. This discussion follows a recent disciplinary issue involving team curfew breaches. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson faced suspension for a late-night outing. The ECB subsequently introduced stricter alcohol guidelines for England players.
"Ben Stokes opens up on the drinking culture in the England cricket team, stating the sport's relationship with alcohol hasn't moved on. Read details.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:53 PM'Cricket has an alcohol culture, not just England': Ben Stokes opens up on drinking debate
Ben Stokes believes cricket's drinking culture is deeply embedded across all levels. He stated this culture has not changed despite increased professionalism in the sport. This discussion follows a recent disciplinary issue involving team curfew breaches. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson faced suspension for a late-night outing. The ECB subsequently introduced stricter alcohol guidelines for England players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:58 AM'Relationship with alcohol hasn't moved on': Ben Stokes opens up on drinking culture in England cricket team
Ben Stokes opens up on the drinking culture in the England cricket team, stating the sport's relationship with alcohol hasn't moved on. Read details.
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