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Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell Cautions After New Zealand Nightclub Incident, Josh Tongue Exonerated

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England white-ball captain Harry Brook and opening batter Jacob Bethell have received cautions from the independent Cricket Regulator following a nightclub altercation in Wellington, New Zealand, while fast bowler Josh Tongue faces no further action. Brook, fined £30,000 by the ECB for his conduct, admitted his role in the incident where he clashed with a bouncer. Both players accepted the Regulator's caution notice for breaching professional conduct regulations, acknowledging their conduct was inappropriate.

Tongue, initially reported present, was exonerated after the investigation concluded. The incident occurred just before England's third one-day international against New Zealand in November 2025, part of a series England lost 3-0. Brook's statement expressed regret, emphasizing his intention to protect teammates, while acknowledging this period as challenging for his leadership development.