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Queensland ministers poked fun at England stars Stokes, Wood and Smith after they rode e-scooters helmetless in Brisbane, while using the mishap for a cheeky safety message.<\/h2>\n
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A couple of high-profile ministers in the Queensland government in Australia didn\u2019t let go of the opportunity to educate and troll \u2018silly\u2019 England cricketers after the trio of Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, and Jamie Smith were pictured riding two-wheeler electric scooters without helmets in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred a few hours after the English arrived in the city, fresh from the drubbing in the first Ashes 2025-26 Test in Perth. Queensland laws mandate bicycle or two-wheeler helmets for e-scooters, with a fine of up to 166 Australian dollars (about Rs. 9,795 on current exchange rates) for not following it.<\/p>\n

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England captain Ben Stokes and team mates risk police action after riding scooters without helmets, according to the The Telegraph.As per report, the players were found riding through Brisbane on e-scooters without protective headwear.<\/p>\n

The other players were Mark Wood, Jamie\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/INcge5r072<\/a><\/p>\n

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Most e-scooters already have helmets attached to them, which was the case with the English trio\u2019s rides, too, but they chose not to wear them. According to local media, the Queensland government has decided against fining the players but has privately \u2018educated\u2019 them about the laws.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the Pommy cricketers did was very irresponsible, but it has helped us with a new road safety campaign. Don\u2019t be silly like the Pommy cricketers, wear your helmet,” Queensland Minister of Sport Tim Mander said.<\/p>\n

Queensland\u2019s Transport Minister, Brent Mickelberg, made a comment that was a mix of humor and reprimand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to see anyone bowled over on our streets \u2013 though judging by recent form, the Poms seem to prefer getting themselves out. We\u2019ve already seen too many fatal and serious e-scooter crashes, and riding without a helmet isn\u2019t just a bad shot \u2013 it\u2019s a dangerous one. The rules are there for a reason, no matter who you are \u2013 strap on a helmet and stay safe,” Mickelberg said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, naturally, the question was put to the England camp and former vice-captain Ollie Pope had to answer for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust put a helmet on next time. Rules are rules,” Pope told reporters. \u201cI mean if they want to catch us doing that then so be it but it is important to have balance on a long tour like this.”<\/p>\n

But he also mentioned how the visitors weren\u2019t comfortable with the constant attention on them.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the days after the Test you\u2019re very aware of (the attention). It was everywhere you went, when the guys were trying to unwind and for us as cricketers and as people I think it\u2019s important to try and be able to switch off and be yourself,” Pope said.<\/p>\n

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