Stuart Broad, a former England seamer and current pundit, has come to the defence of his countrymen after a series of incidents involving alcohol in New Zealand. The former all-rounder said that he didn't believe there was a drinking culture within the team, citing examples of how players like Stokes, Root, and Brook "aren't really drinkers".
Broad also expressed his disdain for the idea of imposing a midnight curfew on players, arguing that it could be excessive. Instead, he advocated for players to rely on their teammates to help them get home at suitable hours.
According to Broad, a healthy culture within a team relies on its members looking out for one another in such situations. While there may be some senior players more aware of how to manage themselves responsibly, the majority of the team is doing well.
Broad's comments come after England limited-overs captain Harry Brook was fined following an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand, while other players were spotted drinking during breaks between matches. However, Broad insists that these incidents have been blown out of proportion and don't reflect the larger picture.
He argued that England's tour of New Zealand had provided players with some much-needed release after a long period away from home, and that the team was in good spirits despite the recent incidents.
Broad also expressed his disdain for the idea of imposing a midnight curfew on players, arguing that it could be excessive. Instead, he advocated for players to rely on their teammates to help them get home at suitable hours.
According to Broad, a healthy culture within a team relies on its members looking out for one another in such situations. While there may be some senior players more aware of how to manage themselves responsibly, the majority of the team is doing well.
Broad's comments come after England limited-overs captain Harry Brook was fined following an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand, while other players were spotted drinking during breaks between matches. However, Broad insists that these incidents have been blown out of proportion and don't reflect the larger picture.
He argued that England's tour of New Zealand had provided players with some much-needed release after a long period away from home, and that the team was in good spirits despite the recent incidents.
like brook gettin fined for a scuffle and stokes just chillin with a pint after a match... sounds like they're havin some good times but yeah broad makes a point about teammates lookin out for each other, that's what it's all about, not some strict midnight curfew 
. i mean england's tour of NZ was meant to be a breather from the grind, let them enjoy themselves, just maybe drink responsibly 
Stuart Broad's defence of his teammates comes across as pretty scripted if you ask me... Like, come on, Stokes and Root aren't exactly known for their partying ways, are they? 
The thing is, if you're gonna take away everyone's freedom after 10 PM, then maybe they'll actually think twice about getting lit... 
A midnight curfew might not be the worst idea, tbh. At least it'd show that the team's management is taking player safety seriously. 
they got a bad rep lately, but stuart broad makes a valid point 
he's right we shouldn't jump to conclusions about players having a drinking culture, it's not that black and white. my friends always say when you're away from home, you let loose more lol like me, i went crazy at college parties 
so yeah if the team is looking out for each other, maybe that's all that matters 
. It's like, if players are going to get a little carried away, that's what teammates are there for – to help each other out, you feel? But Broad's got a point about it being blown out of proportion and not showing the bigger picture 
. Still, I'm kinda thinking... maybe we need some stricter rules in place? 
. But seriously, it's not just about individual players, it's about the team as a whole. I think what Broad is saying is that if you've got a good group of mates on your team, they'll look out for each other and make sure everyone gets home safe 
. It's all about having a healthy culture, not just imposing rules 
. And let's be real, a midnight curfew might be a bit excessive 
... I think Broad's approach is the way to go 
etc. but what about when players just want to relax and have some fun after a tough match? It's not all bad, you know 
. Broad's got a point about relying on teammates to get home safely 
. It's all about looking out for each other, you know? 
... maybe these guys just needed a chance to unwind and have some fun with their mates 
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