Summary
Captain Ben Stokes stated that the England cricket team is determined to enjoy their time in Australia despite heavy media attention during their Ashes tour. There have been instances where local media photographed players not wearing helmets on scooters, which is against Queensland law. Despite these incidents, Stokes emphasized the importance of enjoying the country while they are touring.
Key Facts
- England's cricket team is on a tour in Australia for the Ashes series.
- Media coverage has focused on the team's off-field activities, including riding scooters without helmets.
- Riding without a helmet in Queensland is illegal and punishable by a fine.
- England faced intense media scrutiny during the first Test match in Perth.
- Ben Stokes emphasized the importance of enjoying downtime in Australia.
- Some England players are on their first Ashes tour in Australia.
- Stokes previously experienced heavy media scrutiny in 2017 but was cleared of charges.
- The England team faced criticism for not playing in a practice game after the first Test.
