A video has surfaced on social media showing England cricketer Ben Duckett appearing to be intoxicated during the Ashes tour in Australia. The footage, which has quickly gone viral, shows Duckett seemingly disoriented and struggling to find his way back to the team hotel. In the video, Duckett is seen in conversation with a group of people, and when asked if he knows how to get home, he replies, "No". He also responds to a fan comment about England's performance with an expletive.

The incident reportedly occurred during the break between the second and third Ashes Tests in Noosa, a coastal town in Queensland. The England team had planned the break to unwind after a grueling schedule. However, reports have emerged suggesting that the break turned into an extended period of excessive drinking.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has acknowledged the video and stated that they are "establishing the facts". An ECB spokesperson told Sky Sports News that they are aware of the content circulating on social media and have high expectations for behavior, while also supporting players who need assistance. The ECB has refrained from further comment while they investigate the matter.

The emergence of this video adds to the woes of the England team, who have already lost the first three tests and thus surrendered the Ashes to Australia. The team's performance has been widely criticized, and questions are being raised about the team's culture and discipline.

Rob Key, England men's managing director, had previously stated that the board would investigate reports of excessive alcohol consumption during the team's mid-Ashes break. While he defended the idea of a break to allow players to relax, he emphasized that over-indulgence would not be acceptable. Key admitted he doesn't agree with a drinking culture and doesn't like it. He said that if the players were drinking excessively, it's something the board would be looking into.

The incident involving Duckett and other reports of players drinking excessively have sparked concerns about the team's focus and professionalism during the Ashes tour. With the series already lost, the ECB will be under pressure to address these issues and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future. The remaining matches of the Ashes series are scheduled to continue, with the fourth Test starting on December 25th in Melbourne.