The England and Wales Cricket Board has said it will investigate after police were called to break up a drinking session marking the end of the Ashes series.
Rival players and staff enjoyed a get together in the aftermath of Australia’s 4-0 series win in Hobart late on Sunday night, standard practice at the conclusion of a tour.
But their socialising proved too rowdy for a fellow guest at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Tasmania Police were called and sent four officers to bring an end to the boozy gathering, which had spilled out on to an open air terrace.
A video clip shows England captain Joe Root, record wicket-taker James Anderson – who had not played in the final Test – and Australian trio Nathan Lyon, Alex Carey and Travis Head sitting quietly at a table filled with beer bottles.
In the footage, one of the police officers is heard to say “you’re too loud, you’ve obviously been asked to pack up” and “time for bed” with a clock in the background showing 6.30am.
The party happily makes its way watched on by staff members, but a voice which appears to be that of England assistant coach Graham Thorpe identifies the group of players before adding “just video this for the lawyers”.
An ECB spokesperson said: “During the early hours of Monday morning, members of the England and Australia men’s teams shared a drink in the team areas of the hotel in Hobart.
“The hotel management received a noise complaint by a hotel guest and, as is commonplace in Australia, the local police attended the scene.
“When asked to leave by hotel management and the Tasmanian police, the players and management in question left and returned to their respective hotel rooms. The England party have apologised for any inconvenience caused.
“The ECB will investigate further.”
PA quoted a Tasmania Police statement, saying they would take no further action.
The incident appears to be minor in itself, hinging on little more than a few raised voices after an Ashes tour, but may cause the ECB to look further at the issue of team culture.
It could now form part of a tour review by Ashley Giles, the managing director of men’s cricket.
Doug Symes
Guest
They're grown men, you can’t have them on a leash 24/7 and you cant tell them who their friends should be
Stuart B
Roar Rookie
It's surprising that when they were told they had to go no-one asked for the decision to be reviewed.
Xaoh Divoc
Guest
Plenty of men that were either too poor or too young to ever have sla ves died under that flag , fighting just another rich mans war. If someone in my family had sacrificed their life in those circumstances, I'd proudly fly the flag they fought under.
Christine Farmer
Guest
:laughing: give the boys a go
Jeff
Roar Rookie
That's a harsh thing to say about Marnus.
Nyang
Roar Rookie
Other news reporting that hotel staff asked the England coach to stop smoking his cigar inside the hotel and they called the police initially for assistance with that.
Kiwi in East Perth
Guest
I don't understand why the police were called. A poor reflection on the hotel management not being able to deal with this more discreetly. Such a waste of public resources. Although a bad look for both teams its a non-issue and no crime was committed. I really wish that with everything that is happening in the world that the media could get a little perspective and stick to reporting on real issues.
Davico
Roar Pro
Yeh, you prob should have just stayed late and left it alone!
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
I'm very surprised Davy Boy wasn't there. Could have got Candy and the kids dressed up for an early morning photoshoot .
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
Phlegm in the throat .
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
The complaint probably was from Tim Paine who happened to be staying there and was upset because he wasn't invited to celebrations .
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
Tony, I believe their popular down there amongst other things.
E-Meter
Roar Rookie
Sad, Lonely and Blue
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
Is it just me, or does he seem to be the type who would encourage people to call him the Thorpedo?
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
He didn't score because of the no-balls
Tim Carter
Roar Pro
"Ladies, why go for the GOAT when you can have the Leach?"
Machiavelli
Guest
How do you know God has a sense of humour? He made the Israelites his chosen people and promptly banned them from eating bacon.
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
The complainant is an a-hole. Knock on the door or, at worst, contact the front desk
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
It's a total non-story. Players had some drinks to send off a long series. Maybe made some noise that one person objected to. Asked to wrap it up. Did so. What the NRL would give for such a scandal
Gee
Roar Rookie
Leach looks like Lyon, he does okay with hot cricket groupies.