Media will not stop us enjoying Australia – Stokes

Despite the scrutiny that followed them on the Ashes tour, England captain Ben Stokes insists that his side will continue to enjoy being in Australia.

In the lead-up to the second Test in Brisbane, local media reported that England players, including Stokes, were riding public scooters without helmets, an offense that is punishable by a fine in Queensland law.

The most recent reports come after England’s first Test appearance in Perth was closely watched closely. The players were followed through the airport, on golf courses, and on an aquarium-related excursion.

Australia is “the best country to tour on a cricket-related note.” There are a lot of activities available. You can explore the area and discover unique features that only Australia can offer, such as fantastic golf courses, coffee shops, and restaurants for lunch.

Being able to “free your mind” and “enjoy yourself” is “one of the most important things” for players in a tour environment, Stokes continued.

England faced criticism for their approach on the field, activities off it, and decision not to send any of their first-Test XI to an England Lions game in Canberra following a crushing defeat in Perth, the first two-day Ashes Test for 104 years.

England was called “arrogant” by former Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, to which Stokes responded, “I’d rather words like rubbish.” I’m not too sure about that, but it’s haughty.

One of the most well-known cricketers in the world is All-Star Stokes. In 2017, the 34-year-old was subject to intense media scrutiny after being accused of affray in a car accident outside a Bristol nightclub.

Stokes was ultimately found not to be guilty, but he also missed the 2017-18 Ashes tour.

Some of England’s players are currently touring Australia and participating in their first Ashes series.

“Those conversations took place as a group before we left,” said Stokes. It’s not unexpected,” he said.

When we arrived, we felt it. From 8 am to 8 am, cameras were standing in front of the hotel, following us around the golf course, and even when we had lunch.

“I’ve worked in the media’s very, very bad side. I understand.

Nobody is using the footage or photos in any way that is inappropriate. Making sure young people are enjoying traveling to such a fantastic country as Australia.

Prior to the Ashes tour, England’s in 2021 and 2022 were subject to Covid restrictions, which meant players had no choice but to play cricket.

According to England batter Ollie Pope, “locking your doors and not coming out of your room is the unhealthy thing to do,” as we saw in the Covid times on Wednesday.

I’m a pretty private person, said Australia’s fast bowler Scott Boland. I enjoy having a camera in my face all the time when I can return home.

When asked whether the media attention should go against the grain or against the grain, Stokes responded, “A little bit of both. Because I appear to be appearing in the press every four days, my sponsors will be happy.

“It will probably continue the entire tour,” she said. I don’t think it’s wrong to go out and spend your time on a golf course, eating coffee or lunch, or riding a scooter.

Beginning on Thursday, England will attempt to bring the Ashes series level with a day-night Test at the Gabba, which has been their home ground since 1986.

While Australia are without opener Usman Khawaja due to his back spasms, the tourists have selected all-rounder Will Jacks to replace injured fast bowler Mark Wood.

England will break on the Sunshine Coast before the third Test in Adelaide will begin on December 17 (23:30 GMT 16 December), regardless of the outcome of the second Test.

And Stokes claimed that Stokes’ team won’t use the urn’s creation of a siege mentality as an additional motivating factor.

The skipper said, “That could be quite a dangerous place to get your mind at.”

“We go out there because we want to defeat Australia.” When you focus on the reason you are playing against the entire world, you are taking your mind off of the significance of your feelings.

“I suppose that’s how I view everything.” I train because… What makes us make our decisions? That’s all right if there’s a reason for doing what you’re doing for the benefit of what you’re doing instead of for external reasons.

England’s intense media scrutiny in Australia is not unusual.

After local media whipped up the headbutt controversy between Jonny Bairstow and Cameron Bancroft, Stokes was speaking in the same Brisbane hotel where eight years prior, cricket director of cricket Andrew Strauss claimed England were not “thugs.”

Players from Australia also get unwanted attention. Cricket Australia recently requested that local media avoid “door-door” players arriving at airports.

Evidently, the tone of the coverage between the two teams varies, and a lot of negativity comes out of England, which is not helped by their victories and performances on the field or the “Bazball” mantra that seems to irritate the Aussies.

No one can anticipate England or any other touring nation to be practicing day and day. Players who don’t play cricket regularly should do so in their spare time.

Many English players also play golf, but Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Jamie Smith, and Shoaib Bashir are just a few examples.

Golf is a sport that Australians play. Before the Perth Test, Usman Khawaja’s actions were criticized. The Australians also benefit from returning home after each test.

The attention that has come out of England was excessive, and there has been no justification for the hordes of arrogance. Despite the fact that it has been noted that Alex Carey did some excellent coverage after the Bairstow stumping at Lord’s two years ago.