Australia's Ashes-winning heroes Travis Head, Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey were all asked to leave the rooftop hotel in Hobart by police after the players went partying all night with loud music. The group of players also included England skipper Joe Root and veteran pacer James Anderson. England assistant coach Graham Thorpe was also present in the late-night Ashes party. According to the reports, no arrests or any kind of legal action has been taken against the players but they were asked to immediately leave the rooftop.
A video went viral, in which Australian players were seen celebrating after their 4-0 triumph in the Ashes. Australian players including 'Man of the Series', Head, Carey and Lyon and were all seen having drinks. Lyon and Carey were still in their white kits as the players arrived back at the hotel at 1:30 AM on early Monday (January 17) morning.
The video footage shows four police officers asking the Australian players to stop drinking and leave the terrace area. A clock in the background shows that the players were partying until 6:00 AM.
A police officer can also be heard saying, “Time for bed. Thank you. They just want to pack up.”
As per reports, the complaint was launched only because of the loud volume of music being played. The players' behaviour was not the reason for complaints.
A Tasmanian police spokesperson said, “Tasmania Police attended the Crowne Plaza Hobart on Monday morning after reports were made of intoxicated people in a function area.”
“The guests were spoken to by police just after 6:00 am and left the area when asked. No further action will be taken by police,” the spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
Anderson and Root were also seen on the spot of the event but were not spotted with drinks in their hands. The England captain was sporting the full kit, even wearing the cap.
England faced a 0-4 series defeat in the Ashes 2021-22 as the final Test in Hobart saw Root's team stumble for just 124, losing all the 10 wickets for just 56 runs in the second innings after a solid opening partnership. Australia on the other hand, had all the reasons to party as they retained the Ashes urn once again.
