Joe Root says he will not impose a curfew under his England Test captaincy as he prepares to return to the role for a series against Pakistan. He urges his team to take responsibility for their behaviour and says players should act like “grown adults”.
The reports agree that Root’s decision is intended to set the tone for his first spell back as captain. While both outlets frame the message as a move away from strict off-field rules, neither provides detailed specifics of any previously proposed curfew terms. Instead, they focus on Root’s stance that clear expectations and personal discipline are central to how he wants the squad to operate during the series.
