Revealed: England cricket star Harry Brook clashed with nightclub bouncer hours before captaining team in Ashes warm-up tour – when he was ‘already on final warning’
England cricket’s off-field excursions have come into greater focus after it has been reported that Harry Brook was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand prior to their Ashes tour.
According to The Telegraph, the incident took place in Wellington on October 31.
Brook was refused entry into a nightclub as security believed he was too drunk, which he took exception too.
They detail that the 26-year-old had an exchange with the bouncer and was eventually struck, although did not suffer an injury.
England played the third match of that series the next day, with Brook captaining the side to another loss as they were whitewashed 3-0 in the series.
After the incident, it is reported that Brook alerted management of his altercation at his own will – sparking an investigation by team management.
Harry Brook has apologised after being embroiled in an incident during a night out in New Zealand
In a statement to the Telegraph, Brook apologised for his actions saying: ‘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.
‘Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters. I have reflected on the lessons it has taught me about responsibility, professionalism and the standards expected of those representing your country.
‘I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again.’
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