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England captain Harry Brook speaks out on nightclub bouncer altercation

Harry Brook was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
Harry Brook was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international (Robbie Stephenson/PA) (PA Wire)
  • England cricket captain Harry Brook admitted to making a "terrible mistake" after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.
  • Brook was fined and warned about his future conduct by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following the incident, which occurred the night before a one-day international.
  • He expressed relief at retaining his captaincy, stating he informed the ECB of the event mid-game, which he believes saved him from more severe punishment.
  • The incident contributed to broader concerns about England's "drinking culture" during the troubled Ashes series, prompting an ECB review into player behaviour.
  • As a result, new restrictions, including a midnight curfew, have been agreed upon for the team's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka and the T20 World Cup.
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