
A video appearing to show England cricketer Ben Duckett drinking alcohol during a break in Noosa has surfaced. Former England captain Michael Vaughan defended Duckett and other players, stating that having a few beers on days off is acceptable and a wider issue within cricket culture. The England Cricket Board is investigating the incident, emphasizing high behavioral expectations while establishing facts. Vaughan suggested Duckett needs to learn judgment regarding when to stop drinking, but argued against reprimanding players based on current evidence, framing it as a systemic issue.