England Clears Players in Noosa Trip Probe, No Misconduct Found

• England concluded its internal review of the Noosa trip during the Ashes, finding no misconduct by players despite allegations of excessive drinking.
• The investigation, prompted by a video of Ben Duckett and reports of bar detours, found only players drinking beer.
• Team director Rob Key and security personnel confirmed no serious breaches or need for intervention during the trip.
• No disciplinary action will be taken, though management admits elements of the tour were handled with "too much freedom."
• The team also faced criticism for not playing warm-up matches and claims of "over-training" from Brendon McCullum.

Why It Matters: England's Noosa trip investigation finds no player misconduct, but acknowledges tour management issues.