"In footage released by Channel Seven, England's minder Colin Rhooms is heard repeatedly telling the camera operator Nick Carrigan to get out of my face, mate and eventually pushing him back as he attempted to film players in transit. The team were en route to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test that starts on Wednesday, with Channel Seven, the host broadcaster, later defending their crew's conduct and suggesting the matter could be taken further."
"Channel Seven's 7 News has defended its camera crew's conduct at Brisbane airport. While conducting routine filming in a public space, the camera operator was physically confronted despite acting respectfully and professionally,'' a spokesperson told Code Sports. The safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount. This matter is being taken seriously and is now being managed through the appropriate channels."
A confrontation occurred at Brisbane airport when England minder Colin Rhooms repeatedly told camera operator Nick Carrigan to get out of my face, mate and pushed him back while players were in transit to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test. Channel Seven defended its crew, saying the operator was physically confronted while conducting routine filming and that staff safety is paramount; the matter is now being managed through appropriate channels. England declined public comment and privately described the flare-up as needless given earlier cordial interactions between players and the same broadcast crew during a Noosa break. Cricket Australia had previously requested players be given space at airports, following similar past incidents on tour.
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