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England lift midnight curfew after Ben Stokes' international retirement, Joe Root confirms

Following Englands Ashes defeat in Australia, the management introduced a midnight curfew for players during any series . The decision was made after controversy involving Harry Brook at a nightclub in Australia. However, just one series later, the policy came under scrutiny when former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were spotted at a London nightclub after Englands victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lords. The incident sparked further controversy after an ECB staff member was injured and required stitches.