Joe Root addresses England's drinking issues ahead of Pakistan Test

Joe Root spoke candidly about off-field incidents involving England players during a press conference on August 25 before the Test match against Pakistan. He expressed frustration that attention was diverted from their recent victory against Pakistan to discuss a video of Brydon Carse's arrest during a night out. Root noted the need for improvement in players' public behavior, citing multiple incidents that raise concerns about the team's culture, and emphasized the expectations he has for the squad. Ahead of the match, Root was in contact with new head coach Stephen Fleming regarding team matters, but the lineup remains unconfirmed.

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