England’s Test vice-captain Harry Brook is reportedly on a final warning regarding his professional conduct following a late-night altercation with a nightclub bouncer.
The incident occurred in Wellington, New Zealand, just hours before Brook was set to captain his country, casting a shadow over his leadership during a turbulent period for the national side.
The Wellington Incident by Brook:
On October 31, prior to the third ODI at the Sky Stadium, the 26-year-old was refused entry to a nightclub after security staff suspected he was intoxicated. The situation escalated into a row, during which Harry Brook was struck by a bouncer.
While he did not sustain any injuries, the timing of the incident—the night before a match where he held the captaincy—has drawn significant internal scrutiny.
Brook proactively reported the incident to England management. Although no third-party complaint was filed, the ECB took a dim view of the lapse in judgment.
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An ECB spokesperson confirmed the matter was handled through a “formal and confidential disciplinary process,” resulting in Harry Brook being fined the maximum allowable amount—4% of his central contract retainer, estimated at £30,000.
The revelation adds further pressure to an England squad already under fire for their off-field culture. During the subsequent Ashes tour in Australia, the team faced heavy criticism for a mid-series holiday to Noosa, where players, including Brook, were pictured drinking. This followed footage of teammate Ben Duckett appearing disoriented and intoxicated in public.
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Harry Brook’s Apology:
In a statement released to Telegraph Sport, Harry Brook expressed deep regret for the Wellington incident:
“I want to apologise for my actions. I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team. I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters.”