Ben Stokes discusses alcohol culture in England cricket team

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.

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