No Night Outs! ECB imposed strict rules on England players ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

ECB is considering imposing a curfew on England players after the Ashes 2025-26.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reviewing disciplinary rules for England Cricket Team players ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, according to reports. The Governing Body is planning to take strict steps for their players after reports of their bad behaviour off the field during the recent The Ashes 2025-26.

The England players took a break in Noosa between the second and third tests of the Ashes. According to a report by The UK Times, some England players were involved in repeated drinking sessions during the period.

Moreover, another report from The Telegraph alleged that many players visited casinos several times during the Australia tour. The public had also seen them doing these kinds of things. England ODI captain Harry Brook was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub in New Zealand after the Ashes.

During a night out, Ben Duckett was caught drunk in a video, while Jacob Bethel was seen vaping. These incidents have become a topic of discussion, and many fans are questioning their behavior outside the stadium. Their acts have come into question after their humiliating defeat in The Ashes.

Hence, the ECB is planning to place strict rules for their players ahead of the Sri Lanka tour and the T20 World Cup. Notably, similar rules were implemented in 2017 after Ben Stokes was involved in a fight at a nightclub and following an incident during the 2017-18 Ashes series.

England faced a 4-1 defeat against Australia in The Ashes 2025-26

Ben Stokes & Co. failed to make a mark in The Ashes 2025-26 against the Australian Cricket Team. The hosts crushed them by a 4-1 margin, overpowering them with both bat and ball. Led by Steve Smith, Australia won the first and second tests by eight wickets respectively.

Later, Pat Cummins returned to captain the team in the third match, leading them to an 82-run victory and securing the Ashes series with two games remaining.

England made a good comeback in the fourth test, winning by four wickets. Later, Australia dominated them once again in the final clash, claiming a victory by five wickets.

Meanwhile, England are scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series. Both sides will clash in three ODIs and three T20Is during the campaign, which will also help them to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

England are placed in Group C in the upcoming ICC tournament and will play against Nepal in their opening game on February 8 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. West Indies, Bangladesh, and Italy are the other three teams in their pool.

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