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Alex Hartley given 'cold shoulder' by England over fitness comment

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Alex Hartley has been "shocked" at being given "the cold shoulder" by England players during the Women's Ashes .

The 31-year-old says she was refused an interview by former England team-mate Sophie Ecclestone during the first T20 game on Monday .

Hartley questioned the fitness levels of some of England 's players last autumn following their early exit from the T20 World Cup .

Coach Jon Lewis responded by saying he did not believe that criticism was fair, adding that "our players are very fit".

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