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‘It’s not acceptable’: Brook admits he’s lucky to be captain after bouncer altercation

England's Harry Brook reacts during the second one-day international against New Zealand in October 2025
Harry Brook clashed with a nightclub bouncer on the eve of England’s third ODI against New Zealand in October. Photograph: Dj Mills/AFP/Getty Images

Harry Brook has admitted he is ­fortunate still to be England’s white-ball captain after clashing with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international in New ­Zealand, adding that he has “work to do to try to regain the trust of the players”.

Brook was involved in an altercation on the eve of England’s third one‑day international on the tour of ­New ­Zealand which led into the Ashes. ­Overseeing his first away series as the side’s limited-overs ­captain, Brook reported the incident to team management before ­receiving a fine reportedly close to £30,000 while keeping his job.

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