Ben Stokes admits cricket does have a drink culture but insists England do NOT have booze issue

BEN STOKES claims England stars do not have a ­problem with booze. However, he does admit that cricket has a drinking culture. The former England captain, who announced his shock retirement from international cricket in June, also insists he “definitely” will not be back. Stokes’ exit came weeks after he missed England

Recently retired England test captain is also interested in coaching the national team in the future.

BEN STOKES insists he has “definitely” played for England for the last time but outlined ambitions to return to the dressing room in a coaching capacity in the future. Stokes ended his international career after a 2-1 Test series defeat by New Zealand in June, admitting then that four years as captain had exhausted him

The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunities to do so are limited

Former England captain Ben Stokes has said he would like to coach the national team one day and believes he has the experience to be successful in the role.The 35-year-old all-rounder retired from international cricket in June during England’s test series against New Zealand, bringing an end to a career that included t

Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

Ben Stokes believes cricket's drinking culture is deeply embedded across all levels. He stated this culture has not changed despite increased professionalism in the sport. This discussion follows a recent disciplinary issue involving team curfew breaches. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson faced suspension for a late-