Multiple reports say the England Cricket Board (ECB) has issued guidelines for England’s national team players on alcohol consumption following Ben Stokes’ retirement. The coverage frames the move as part of updated team or player conduct expectations, rather than a specific punishment or disciplinary action. While the exact contents of the guidelines are not detailed in the provided summaries, the reporting indicates the ECB is setting clear expectations around alcohol use for players going forward. The articles connect the timing of the guidelines to the period after Stokes leaves international cricket, suggesting the ECB is reviewing and updating its standards for the squad during a post-retirement phase. No sources included here provide additional figures, enforcement mechanisms, or named players affected, and they do not specify whether the guidelines are new rules or refinements to existing policies. Overall, the reports agree that the ECB has communicated alcohol-related guidance to national team players as part of broader conduct management.