'Relationship with alcohol hasn't moved on': Ben Stokes opens up on drinking culture in England cricket team originally appeared on Cricket News. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBen Stokes says England cricket's drinking culture 'hasn't moved on' despite growing professionalismEngland captain Ben Stokes has candidly admitted that England cricket's long-standing relationship with alcohol remains largely unchanged, as he opened up on the drinking culture that continues to be prevalent within the Three Lions' setup. The comments come against the backdrop of several controversies involving England players over the last 12 months. I think cricket has a... just a drinking culture, and it hasn't changed," he said. "So for people who think that the English cricket team has a drinking culture, I would just say cricket has a culture that is associated with alcohol."