Overview
- Travis Head said he reached out to Ben Duckett to check on him and argued that what players do in personal time should be respected.
- Head suggested the reaction to the Noosa footage had been exaggerated and noted that similar off-days have occurred on past tours.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board has begun a fact-finding review into social videos that appeared to show Duckett intoxicated during the Noosa break.
- Ben Stokes previously voiced strong backing for Duckett and warned about the mental toll of intense media and social media scrutiny during a losing run.
- Reports said several England players spent significant time drinking in Noosa and on prior days in Brisbane; Australia lead the Ashes 3–1 with the final Test set for January 4 in Sydney.