This is the latest episode in a series of local media coverage of the England team on their tour to Australia.
The players were filmed upon arriving at Perth Airport, with particular focus on Stokes and batsman Joe Root.
Drones followed visitors as they played golf and captured photos of some players while visiting an aquarium in Perth.
After the heavy defeat in the first Test, his performance and attitude came under heavy scrutiny. Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said that the England team is ‘arrogant’.
England trail the series 1-0 and are planning holidays to Noosa, north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast, after the second Test, regardless of the result.
Pope said England are “very conscious” of media attention but they should be able to spend time away from cricket.
“It’s important for us as cricketers and people to try to switch off and be ourselves,” the Surrey batsman said.
Pope, 27, is on his second Ashes tour and highlighted the difference from his previous trip to Australia four years ago, when the England team was under strict Covid restrictions.
“It is unhealthy to close your doors and not leave your room, as we saw during the time of Covid,” the Pope said.
“Whatever you’re doing in your spare time, even if it’s just taking your mind off cricket for a day or two, it’s really important.
“If they want to catch us doing that, that’s fine. It’s important to maintain balance on a long tour like this.”
England have confirmed their squad for the second Test, with all-rounder Will Jacques replacing the injured Wood.
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