No curfew for England players ahead of Pakistan Tests: Joe RootEngland Test captain Joe Root has scrapped the team’s midnight curfew ahead of the Pakistan series, urging players to behave responsibly and make smart decisions. I don’t think this needs to be a big deal, to be honest. Underlining the need for a healthy team culture, Root added, “Be adults, look after yourselves, look after each other. I was gutted when I found out Brendon was no longer going to be the Test coach. Asked whether he would welcome a potential Test return for former skipper Ben Stokes ahead of the 2027 Ashes, Root signed off by saying, “I don’t know — let’s get there first.”