Bazball-era curfews over as Root demands England players 'be adults'
England skipper Joe Root says the midnight curfews in place at the end of the Bazball reign have been ditched as he called on his players to "be adults" in the new era.
New England Test cricket captain Joe Root announced the end of late-night curfews for the squad, stating players needed to act like adults off the field. Root, who returned to the captaincy following Ben Stokes' retirement, will lead England in a three-Test series against Pakistan starting next Wednesday in Leeds. The midnight curfews, introduced during the Bazball era, have been scrapped as Root urged his players to take responsibility for their actions both on and off the pitch.
Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Root emphasized that being an adult meant making responsible decisions and setting a strong example for the team. With another Ashes series on the horizon, Root's second spell as captain aims to establish a culture of accountability and professionalism among the players.
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