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Australian TV network Seven has accused a member of the England staff of a physical confrontation at Brisbane Airport.<\/b><\/p>\n
England were travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide on Saturday afternoon before the third Test.<\/p>\n
While the team moved through the airport, a member of the England security staff attempted to place himself between a cameraman and the squad.<\/p>\n
The back-and-forth continued through the airport and the footage was broadcast by Seven.<\/p>\n
Throughout the series Cricket Australia has issued instructions to media that teams will not be available for interview in transit through airports and all images should be captured from a respectful distance.<\/p>\n
In the Seven report, journalist Tom Wilson said cameraman Nick Carrigan was “well within his rights to be filming” and “respects the unwritten rules of not getting too close”.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson from Seven said: “There was an incident at Brisbane Airport involving a 7NEWS camera operator and a member of the England cricket team’s travelling party.<\/p>\n
“While conducting routine filming in a public space, the camera operator was physically confronted despite acting respectfully and professionally.<\/p>\n
“The safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount. This matter is being taken seriously and is now being managed through the appropriate channels.”<\/p>\n
England have not commented, but it is understood Seven has raised the incident with the touring team.<\/p>\n
Cricket Australia has also declined to comment.<\/p>\n
The episode comes as England ended their break in Noosa and prepare to return to training on Sunday before the crucial third Test.<\/p>\n
England, 2-0 down after defeats in the opening two Tests, must win at the Adelaide Oval to keep their hopes of regaining the Ashes alive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n