Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
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""We are grown men and we know how to behave.""
— Joe Root , Athlete
Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Cameron Bancroft is an Australian cricketer.
Gus Atkinson is an English cricketer who plays as a pace bowler.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jonny Bairstow is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Moeen Ali is an English cricketer known for his all-round capabilities.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
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