Stuart Broad has come out in support of the current England team, saying that there is no drinking problem within the squad despite recent incidents involving players and alcohol.
In an interview with his podcast 'For the Love of Cricket', Broad stated that "they've just had a couple of guys who have made mistakes" which has led to media coverage. He believes that it's up to teammates to get their colleagues out of trouble when they're in difficult situations, highlighting the importance of team culture.
Broad pointed out that players like Ben Duckett and Harry Brook aren't left alone to make poor decisions and that the presence of more senior players helps prevent such incidents from happening. He also suggested that imposing a midnight curfew on players might be excessive, preferring for teammates to look out for each other.
The former England seamer expressed confidence in his team's behavior, stating "I'll hang my hat on that, knowing the boys as well as I do." Broad credits the current generation of cricketers with not having a drinking culture, unlike in 2021-22 when issues arose during their tour of Australia.
Broad also touched upon the importance of international players finding mental release from their grueling schedule. With cricket players away for six months each year, it's crucial to have some time off and enjoy themselves, he noted. This is especially true after winning a tournament like the Ashes, where the team deserves to relax and celebrate.
Broad's comments align with those of fellow podcaster Jos Buttler, who emphasized that cricketers need to be mindful of their public image as well as look out for each other in difficult situations.
In an interview with his podcast 'For the Love of Cricket', Broad stated that "they've just had a couple of guys who have made mistakes" which has led to media coverage. He believes that it's up to teammates to get their colleagues out of trouble when they're in difficult situations, highlighting the importance of team culture.
Broad pointed out that players like Ben Duckett and Harry Brook aren't left alone to make poor decisions and that the presence of more senior players helps prevent such incidents from happening. He also suggested that imposing a midnight curfew on players might be excessive, preferring for teammates to look out for each other.
The former England seamer expressed confidence in his team's behavior, stating "I'll hang my hat on that, knowing the boys as well as I do." Broad credits the current generation of cricketers with not having a drinking culture, unlike in 2021-22 when issues arose during their tour of Australia.
Broad also touched upon the importance of international players finding mental release from their grueling schedule. With cricket players away for six months each year, it's crucial to have some time off and enjoy themselves, he noted. This is especially true after winning a tournament like the Ashes, where the team deserves to relax and celebrate.
Broad's comments align with those of fellow podcaster Jos Buttler, who emphasized that cricketers need to be mindful of their public image as well as look out for each other in difficult situations.
!! Stuart Broad just said theres no big deal w/ players gettin drunk & stuff 
i mean im glad he stuck up 4 his mates but like ben duckett & harry brook hav made some pretty bad calls in the past dont u think?? 
idk what ppl think is gonna happen wen they all just chill togeder & help each other out lol sounds easy 2 say but id love 2 c how it plays out 
: 70% of professional cricketers admit to experiencing mental health issues during/after matches 
. And with the Ashes win, I'm surprised they're not taking more breaks! 
A study showed that playing sports for over 6 months straight can lead to a 30% decrease in performance 
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It's all about team culture, bro! 
Stuart Broad is right on point with his take on it. And btw, Ben Duckett has a 92% attendance record at team functions 
. The current England squad might be drinking less than you think... 
! Maybe they're just trying to relax? 
. It's not just about the players themselves, it's about how they support each other when things go wrong. I mean, think about it - if a teammate needs help getting out of trouble, who's gonna be there to lend a hand? Not just the coaches and management, but the players themselves too 
. They work hard for months on end, only to take six months off when they need some time to unwind. It's all about balance, you know? They shouldn't have to worry about their public image and still enjoy themselves after a big win 
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. That's not something to be proud of! We should all be supporting each other, no matter what 
. I reckon Broad's right that this new generation of players is more in tune with how drinking culture works and they just need some time off to enjoy themselves after a long season 
anyway i guess ben duckett and harry brook gettin into trouble is a thing now what about all the other players who don't make headlines? u know, the ones who just show up and do their job and dont cause drama?