Incident at Brisbane Airport Highlights Tensions Between England Cricket Team and Media During Ashes Tour
An incident involving England cricket team minder Colin Rhooms and Channel Seven camera operator Nick Carrigan occurred at Brisbane airport as the team was en route to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test. Rhooms reportedly pushed Carrigan after being instructed to back off while players were in transit; footage of the incident was aired by Channel Seven.
Channel Seven has defended its crew, stating that filming in public spaces is routine and that the operator acted professionally. The broadcaster emphasized the safety of its staff as paramount and indicated that the matter is being taken seriously and managed through appropriate channels.
England declined to comment publicly on the incident, but sources have described it privately as needless. Relations between the players and the broadcast crew were reportedly cordial during a recent mid-tour break in Noosa.
The incident has taken place amid England's 2-0 deficit in the Ashes series and occurs in a broader context of scrutiny over player-media interactions during the tour. Cricket Australia's media manager has issued guidelines aimed at giving players space and limiting questions, although adherence to these guidelines has varied. A comparable incident involving Indian cricketer Virat Kohli at Melbourne airport last year is noted as relevant context to the current tensions.
