Overview
- Brook issued a public statement saying his behaviour brought embarrassment to himself and the England team and pledged to learn from the incident.
- An ECB statement confirmed the matter was handled through a formal, confidential process, while multiple outlets report a fine of about £30,000 and a final warning.
- Reports say the altercation occurred on October 31 in Wellington after Brook was refused entry to a club, was struck by a bouncer, and then self-reported to team management.
- Brook played the ODI the following day, was dismissed for six, and England lost as part of a 3-0 series defeat in New Zealand.
- Despite the sanction, coverage says he retains the white-ball captaincy for Sri Lanka and the T20 World Cup, as scrutiny of England’s team culture continues with criticism from former players and a board review.