Harry Brook "Lucky" to Retain England Captaincy After Nightclub Incident

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Harry Brook "Lucky" to Retain England Captaincy After Nightclub Incident
- •England white-ball captain Harry Brook admitted he made a "terrible mistake" clashing with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington, New Zealand.
- •The incident occurred on October 31, before the third ODI against New Zealand, leading to a £30,000 fine from the ECB and a final warning.
- •Brook expressed regret, apologizing to teammates and fans for his unprofessional conduct, acknowledging he put himself in a bad situation.
- •He stated he would have understood if the ECB had stripped him of the captaincy, but the decision was left to the hierarchy.
- •England is currently in Sri Lanka for a six-game white-ball tour, preparing for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Why It Matters: Harry Brook feels fortunate to remain England captain despite a nightclub incident, vowing to regain trust.
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