Overview
- According to The Times, the ECB is considering a curfew for England’s upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka (Jan 22–Feb 3) and the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 8.
- The board has opened a comprehensive review into the tour’s management and team culture after England lost the Ashes 4–1.
- Media reports allege repeated casino visits and heavy drinking, including a six-day Noosa binge, and note ODI captain Harry Brook was fined about £30,000 over a separate nightclub altercation in New Zealand.
- Further reports describe a rift between captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum over training intensity and tactics during the series, though both have expressed a desire to continue.
- Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized England’s performance and approach, calling them “paper tigers” and arguing the Bazball edge has faded, as debate over accountability intensifies.