Heated confrontation between England’s security personnel and the media (Screengrabs) A confrontation between England cricket team security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport has added to the team’s challenging Ashes series. The incident occurred on Saturday as the England team was checking in for their flight to Adelaide ahead of the third Test.Channel 7 footage shows a member of the ECB’s security team confronting his cameraman during check-in procedures. The security guard was recorded repeatedly asking the cameraman to return, with Channel 7 describing the interaction as “aggressive”.
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CODE Sports released footage showing the security official retreating while the cameraman continued filming. Watch the full video of the incident hereThe ECB did not comment on the situation, although the Australian media described it as another problem on the England tour.The incident comes at a crucial time for Ben Stokes’ side, who are 0-2 down in the five-match series. With three Tests remaining, England face pressure to avoid losing the Ashes ahead of matches in Melbourne and Sydney.The build-up to the England tour faced constant scrutiny. The team was criticized for not including senior players in a pink-ball warm-up against the Premier’s XI in Canberra, leading to further training in Brisbane.“Too prepared,” head coach Brendon McCullum said after their second heavy defeat in a row, sparking further debate about the team’s approach.The team’s pre-planned break in Noosa was intended as a recovery period for the players. However, photos of the team playing beach soccer have drawn criticism from those who believe England have struggled to stay focused during the tour.
