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Aussie politician blasts 'silly Pommy cricketers' after scooter-gate
- Tim Mander branded Stokes, Wood and Smith 'irresponsible' for riding e-scooters in Brisbane without helmets.
- Police said they would not take further action after educating the players on compliance requirements.
- Helmet rules require cyclists to wear a bicycle or motorbike helmet on e-scooters in Queensland.
- Wood was later ruled out of the second Ashes Test due to a knee injury flare-up.
- The incident occurred ahead of England’s must-win Ashes Test at The Gabba.
- Stokes criticized critics of England's character while defending his team’s preparation.
- The Daily Mail report ties the helmet incident to ongoing Ashes coverage and reaction in Australia.
- The sanctions potential includes a fine of up to 166 Australian dollars for helmet breaches.
- The broader context includes Queensland’s road safety campaign inspired by the incident.
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