Drinking culture embedded in cricket, says former England captain Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.
Ben Stokes, the former England cricket captain, has spoken out about the country's drinking culture within cricket. Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June, weeks after missing the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident. He told the For the Love of Cricket podcast that cricket has a drinking culture that hasn't changed, despite the sport becoming more professional.
Stokes emphasized that while the England team may have had issues with alcohol, it is the broader culture within cricket that remains the same. He also expressed his desire to become a coach after retiring from playing and backed Joe Root to continue leading the England team as captain.
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