Root denies drinking culture in England team amid Stokes incident
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Joe Root addressed claims of a drinking culture within the England cricket team, stating there isn't one and rejecting the need for an alcohol ban. His comments follow Ben Stokes' breach of team protocols related to a nightclub incident, which is now affecting Stokes' future in Test cricket. Root's remarks come as the team navigates the implications of this incident. Stokes has expressed feelings of disappointment regarding his actions.
- •Joe Root insists there is no drinking culture in the England team.
- •Ben Stokes breached team protocols after a nightclub incident.
- •Stokes' Test future is uncertain following the incident.
- •Root expressed disappointment in the team's conduct.
"Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.
"Joe Root is asked on whether there is a drinking culture amongst the England squad and whether there should be an alcohol ban.
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External links- Sky Sports—Root denies 'drinking culture' - but says 'Stokes feels he let himself down'
Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.
- Sky Sports—Root responds to drinking culture claims: 'Disappointing... we've let ourselves down'
Joe Root is asked on whether there is a drinking culture amongst the England squad and whether there should be an alcohol ban.
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