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Harry Brook Admits He Lied About Wellington Nightclub Incident to Protect Teammates

The case now sits with the independent Cricket Regulator following the ECB’s fine and final warning.

Overview

  • The Daily Telegraph reported that Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue were involved, fined by the ECB and are being examined by the Cricket Regulator.
  • Brook previously received a reported £30,000 fine and a final warning from the ECB over the Wellington altercation.
  • The independent regulator has received the ECB’s report and is investigating potential breaches that could lead to disrepute charges.
  • Video filmed earlier that night reportedly showed Brook, Bethell and Tongue drinking at a Wellington rooftop bar.
  • Brook continues to captain England in a T20 series in Sri Lanka under a midnight curfew as preparations progress for next month’s T20 World Cup.