The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced an investigation into drunken England players after the tragic defeat of the Ashes series. An investigation has been announced against the players, including captain Joe Root. The hotel authorities in Hobart complained to the hotel authorities about the party and then went to the police. This was followed by the intervention of the Cricket Board.
Joe Root was joined at the party by senior pacer James Anderson, Australia’s Nathan Lyon, Travis Head and Alex Carey. Authorities informed the police after the party had been harassing other residents of the hotel till 6 am and the police dismissed the players. The video was circulated on social media asking the police to stop the party of the stars. There are indications that England co-coach Graham Thorpe, who shot the video, may be fired.
England lost 4-0 in the Ashes. They lost four matches and drew one.
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