Overview
- Speaking in Colombo, the 26-year-old called the Wellington altercation a “terrible mistake” and said he must regain the trust of team-mates and supporters.
- He said a bouncer struck him while he tried to enter a club after “one too many” drinks the night before an ODI, and he reported the incident to management during the match.
- The ECB issued a £30,000 fine and a final warning, is reviewing Ashes tour conduct, and has introduced a midnight curfew for the Sri Lanka trip.
- Brook said he never considered resigning despite fearing he might be sacked, and he sought advice from Test captain Ben Stokes.
- England lost the first ODI in Colombo by 19 runs to Sri Lanka, with Brook stressing positives as preparations continue for next month’s T20 World Cup.