Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Brook Apologizes Ahead of Sri Lanka Series
Harry Brook, the captain of England's cricket team, said he was sorry for getting into trouble at a nightclub in New Zealand.
He was fined a lot of money and given a warning.
He said he made a big mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again.
He apologized to his teammates, fans, and the England Cricket Board.
Now, England is playing a cricket series against Sri Lanka.
Their first match is in Colombo.
Both teams want to do well because they lost their last series.
This is the first ODI series for both teams in 2026.
Harry Brook apologized for a nightclub altercation in Wellington, New Zealand, in October 2023.
He was fined $40,000 and received a final warning for his conduct.
Brook acknowledged his mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again.
He apologized to his teammates, fans, and the England Cricket Board.
England is playing a three-match ODI and T20I series in Sri Lanka, starting with the first ODI at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
- Who
- Harry Brook, England white-ball captain
- What
- Apologized for a nightclub altercation and fine, upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka
- When
- Incident in October 2023, apology in preparation for upcoming series, first ODI in January 2026
- Where
- Incident in Wellington, New Zealand; first ODI in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To acknowledge his mistake and assure it won't happen again, and to start fresh after recent losses
- Person Involved
- Harry Brook
- Incident Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Incident Date
- October 2023
- Fine Amount
- $40,000
- Warning Received
- Final Warning
- Upcoming Series
- Three-match ODI and T20I series in Sri Lanka
- First ODI Date
- January 2026
- First ODI Venue
- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sources
England white-ball captain Harry Brook 'sorry to my team-mates' for nightclub bouncer altercation in New Zealand
‘Clocked’ by a nightclub bouncer and having to apologise for it – Harry Brook’s embarrassment is complete