Harry Brook: England’s one-day captain admits to the presence of other players during an altercation with a nightclub bouncer

England white-ball captain Harry Brook said other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer before a one-day international in New Zealand.

Brock had initially suggested he was out alone in Wellington on the evening of November 1, but in a statement issued on Friday evening, he admitted others were with him and that he had lied to protect them “from being drawn into a situation”.

The statement came after the Daily Telegraph reported, external That Brook and two of his teammates, Jacob Bethell and Josh Tonge, could be the subject of an investigation by the cricket regulator.

“I take responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that others were present that evening,” Brock said.

“I regret my previous comments and my intention was to protect my teammates from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my own decisions.

“I have apologized and will continue to think about it. This has been a difficult period in my career, but it is a period in which I am learning.”

“I realize I have more to learn in terms of the off-field responsibilities that come with leadership and leadership. I remain committed to growing in this area and improving both personally and professionally.”