Ashes Debacle: England Players Drank Heavily, Fought, and Gambled in Casinos

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News18•13-01-2026, 07:56
Ashes Debacle: England Players Drank Heavily, Fought, and Gambled in Casinos
- •England's humiliating Ashes defeat in Australia linked to player indiscipline, excessive drinking, and gambling.
- •Players frequently visited Royal Casino at Crown Towers, consuming large amounts of beer in public.
- •A rift emerged between Captain Ben Stokes and Coach Brendon McCullum over training intensity and strategy.
- •Stokes wanted extra training, while McCullum preferred a relaxed approach, leading to public disagreements.
- •Several players, including Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett, were seen heavily intoxicated during the tour.
Why It Matters: England's Ashes loss was marred by player misconduct, excessive drinking, and internal team conflicts.
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