ECB Clears England Players in Ashes Drinking Probe, No Formal Action

• ECB concluded its investigation into allegations of excessive drinking by England cricketers during the Ashes tour.
• Players were accused of heavy drinking at Noosa Beach Resort between the second and third Tests, with a viral video showing them inebriated.
• No formal action will be taken against the players, as the investigation found "nothing more egregious than beer drinking."
• Management acknowledged the tour was "too relaxed," and security personnel assigned to the team did not report any misconduct.
• England, having avoided a whitewash, now heads to Sydney for the final Test, aiming for a 3-2 series finish.

Why It Matters: ECB clears England players of misconduct in Ashes drinking allegations, but management admits tour was too relaxed.