Summary
The article talks about issues within the England cricket team, including a night out incident involving player Harry Brook before a one-day international match. It also discusses the responses from team management and ongoing changes within the team following a disappointing Ashes series.
Key Facts
- Harry Brook, the white-ball captain, was involved in a nightclub incident in Wellington.
- The incident became public knowledge after it was reported by the Telegraph at the end of the fifth Test in the Ashes series.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reviewing the performance of the team after a poor Ashes series.
- England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, mentioned that players occasionally have drinks but did not address the specific incident immediately.
- As part of new measures, a midnight curfew has been imposed on the England cricket team for their tour in Sri Lanka.
- The team has hired Carl Hopkinson as a fielding coach for the T20 matches in Sri Lanka and the upcoming World Cup.
- There are potential changes in the coaching staff, with a possibility of focusing more on players’ performances in county cricket.
