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Australian TV network Seven has accused a member of the England staff of a physical confrontation at Brisbane Airport.
England were travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide on Saturday afternoon before the third Test.
While the team moved through the airport, a member of the England security staff attempted to place himself between a cameraman and the squad.
The back-and-forth continued through the airport and the footage was broadcast by Seven.
Throughout the series Cricket Australia has issued instructions to media that teams will not be available for interview in transit through airports and all images should be captured from a respectful distance.
In the Seven report, journalist Tom Wilson said cameraman Nick Carrigan was "well within his rights to be filming" and "respects the unwritten rules of not getting too close".
A spokesperson from Seven said: "There was an incident at Brisbane Airport involving a 7NEWS camera operator and a member of the England cricket team's travelling party.
"While conducting routine filming in a public space, the camera operator was physically confronted despite acting respectfully and professionally.
"The safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount. This matter is being taken seriously and is now being managed through the appropriate channels."
England have not commented, but it is understood Seven has raised the incident with the touring team.
Cricket Australia has also declined to comment.
The episode comes as England ended their break in Noosa and prepare to return to training on Sunday before the crucial third Test.
England, 2-0 down after defeats in the opening two Tests, must win at the Adelaide Oval to keep their hopes of regaining the Ashes alive.
England have drawn plenty of attention from local media during the Ashes tour - players were trailed through Perth airport when they arrived in the country in November.
Seven was one of the outlets to follow England to their break in Noosa and, to this point, the network believes its interactions with the travelling party has been positive.
Both players from England and Australia were captured when the arrived at Adelaide airport on Saturday afternoon.
Interactions with media in airports is one difference players encounter touring in Australia when compared to playing in the UK, due to the necessity of internal flights in the country.
Last year, India batter Virat Kohli was involved in an exchange with reporters at Melbourne airport when he believed he was being filmed without permission.
