Ben Stokes, England's former captain, revealed cricket's enduring drinking culture in a candid podcast discussion, emphasizing its lack of evolution in modern times.
Stokes denied that the English cricket team has a drinking problem (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 04, 2026
03:20 pm
What's the storyFormer England captain Ben Stokes has opened up about the sport's long-standing relationship with alcohol.
Speaking on the "For The Love Of Cricket" podcast with his teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, Stokes said that while cricket has become more professional over the years, its connection with alcohol remains unchanged.
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