England captain Harry Brook has admitted fans have “every right to be annoyed” after being fined £30,000 for a nightclub incident in Wellington during last year’s New Zealand tour.
The Incident
- Brook was “clocked” by a bouncer the night before the third ODI against New Zealand.
- He reported the incident to England management the next day and was later given a final warning.
- News of the disciplinary process only broke after the Ashes series.
Brook’s Response
- “I’d had one too many drinks… I shouldn’t have been there,” Brook told reporters in Colombo.
- He denied considering resignation but admitted he expected possible dismissal as captain.
- Brook issued a public apology: “I’ve got to try and regain the trust of supporters and players. As captain, it’s really not acceptable.”
Wider Context
- England lost the ODI series in New Zealand 3–0, continuing their slump in the 50-over format.
- Allegations of a “drinking culture” during the Ashes were denied by Brook and other players.
- A midnight curfew has now been agreed by the squad ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
What’s Next
- England face Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday, January 22 in the first ODI.
- Brook will lead the side under pressure to deliver both on and off the field.
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