England captain Ben Stokes has also been accused of drinking heavily during the holiday in Noosa. Image: Reuters
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Australian Great Defends England Cricketers Amidst Drinking Row: 'Campaign Against Them'

  • Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann supports England cricketers against media accusations of heavy drinking during their Noosa holiday.
  • Lehmann, who was in Noosa, stated players were "well behaved," mixed with locals, and were liked by the community.
  • He refuted reports of players being "staggered," calling them "wrong" and part of a "campaign" against the team.
  • England's Director of Cricket, Rob Key, is investigating the drinking allegations after the Ashes losses.
  • The holiday occurred after England lost the first two Ashes Tests; they are currently 3-0 down.

Why It Matters: Darren Lehmann defends England cricketers, refuting media claims of heavy drinking as a 'campaign'.

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