Harry Brookes and Jacob Bethel of England cautioned, but Josh Tong escaped action after a collision with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand. Cricket News
England white-ball captains Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been cautioned but Josh Tongue will not face further action for his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.
Brock was fined £30,000 by the England and Wales Cricket Board and warned about his conduct. After the incident in Wellington the night before the one-day international in November, England suffered a two-wicket deficit as they lost the series 3-0.
The 26-year-old insisted he was alone but later released a statement saying he regretted the comments and was protecting his teammates. The Telegraph reported batsman Bethel and fast bowler Tongo were also present and fined for their roles.
The cricket regulator, a body independent of the ECB that has the power to impose defamation charges, including fines and suspensions, if there is sufficient evidence, has now completed its investigation into the incident.
A statement read: “The cricket regulator has now completed its investigation into the incidents that took place prior to the men’s third one-day international against New Zealand between October 31 and November 1, 2025, in Wellington.”
“As a result of these investigations, the regulator has issued a cautionary notice to Harry Brook and Jacob Bethel in relation to their conduct on that night, which both players admit was in breach of regulation 3.2 of the 2025 Rules of Professional Conduct. The regulator will not take any further action against Josh Tong.
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Brooke’s statement released after the incident read: “I accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that there were other people present that evening.
“I regret my earlier comments; I meant to protect my coworkers from the consequences of my actions.”
“I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter. It has been a challenging period in my career, but one that I am learning from.
“I admit I have a lot to learn about the off-field responsibilities that come with leadership and captaincy.
“I am committed to growing in this area and improving both personally and professionally.”
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