An ECB spokesperson said: “We are aware of this incident and it has been dealt with through a formal and confidential ECB disciplinary process. The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on this occasion.”
He was fined the maximum amount allowed under the England central contract protocols, which is four per cent of the player’s retainer. For Brook, that would be around £30,000.
Brook apologised for his behaviour in a statement released to Telegraph Sport: “I want to apologise for my actions. I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team.
“Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters. I have reflected on the lessons it has taught me about responsibility, professionalism and the standards expected of those representing your country.
“I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again.”
Since being put on a final warning, Brook has endured a disappointing Ashes tour, failing to live up to his standing as the world’s No 2-ranked batsman in Test cricket. He scored just two fifties in ten innings.
During the team’s time in Wellington at the end of October, a group of players, including Brook, were filmed drinking in a rooftop bar on the night in question (click on the video below). However, the altercation involving Brook was separate to that and happened later.
