Joe Root eliminates ECB curfew, urging players to take responsibility

Joe Root has removed the curfew imposed by the ECB following the Ben Stokes nightclub incident. Initially set for the England cricket team, the curfew mandated players to return to their hotels by 10 p.m. after Stokes and Gus Atkinson faced disciplinary action. Root emphasized the importance of self-regulation among adult players and stated that maintaining professionalism and accountability is essential. He wants his teammates to celebrate victories responsibly while preparing for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan next week. The removal of the curfew reflects Root's confidence in his squad's ability to act appropriately during their international commitments.

• 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Root scraps ECB curfew set after Ben Stokes controversy, tells England players to 'be grown adults'