England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

England has ended a midnight curfew for its Test teams after implementing it just seven months ago. The restriction was introduced in January following several late-night incidents during tours of New Zealand and Australia. The curfew was originally lifted when Joe Root took over as captain, but was reinstated earlier this year.

It has now been scrapped again. Root believes grown men should be able to make responsible decisions off the field and manage their own behavior. The curfew was also lifted for the limited-overs teams, despite no change in leadership. Root emphasized that the team should be known for their on-field performance and actions, not off-field behavior.

The curfew's removal comes as the England team goes into a three-match Test series against Pakistan. The England and Wales Cricket Board stated that the decision to end the curfew is part of setting team standards and culture.