England’s women cricketers are embroiled in a row over fitness after players were accused of ignoring television interview requests from a former team-mate.

World Cup winner, who now covers matches for broadcaster, says she has been ‘hung out to dry’ by some of Ashes squad

Australia have taken an unassailable 8-0 lead in the 16-point Ashes by winning the three ODI’s and the first T20I.

The former England spinner had criticised the fitness of Heather Knight’s side after their T20 World Cup exit last year

Alex Hartley has called out Sophie Ecclestone and members of the England women’s team for ‘refusing’ her TV interviews and giving her the ‘cold shoulder’ after Australia successfully retained the Ashes.