England scrap midnight curfew across all formats under Root's leadership

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England Test captain Joe Root has abolished the team's midnight curfew, stating he does not believe such restrictions are effective. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the policy change on Wednesday. The removal of the curfew will apply not only to the Test side but across England's white-ball teams as well. Root's decision reflects a shift toward a more trust-based approach to player management within the England setup.

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