England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer before a one-day international in New Zealand.
Brook had initially suggested he was out on his own in Wellington on the evening of 1 November, but in a statement released on Friday evening, has conceded others were with him and he lied to protect them “from being drawn into a situation”.
The statement came after the Daily Telegraph reported, external that Brook and two of his team-mates, Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue, could be subject to an investigation from the cricket regulator.
“I accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that others were present that evening,” said Brook.
“I regret my previous comments and my intention was to protect my teammates from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my own decisions.
“I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter. This has been a challenging period in my career, but one from which I am learning.
“I recognise I have more to learn regarding the off-field responsibilities that come with leadership and captaincy. I remain committed to developing in this area and to improving both personally and professionally.”