England fast bowler Josh Tongue says he has learned from the New Zealand nightclub episode in which team-mate Harry Brook was punched by a bouncer. The incident, which occurred on 1 November before a one-day international, led to Brook being fined and given a final warning. Tongue, not in the England squad for the ODI but training with the group, emphasized focusing on cricket: "I've learned from it and I'm just trying to focus on the cricket now." The trio are under investigation by the Cricket Regulator, with the matter only surfacing months after the Ashes series.

Tongue, 28, highlighted England's off-field controversies, including claims of excessive drinking during the Ashes break in Noosa. He defended the team's culture, stating, "We're human beings, and we feel like we need to get away from cricket as well." Despite criticism, he praised head coach Brendon McCullum, calling him "one of the best things" for his confidence-building. Tongue, who took 18 wickets in the Ashes at 20.11, is eager to return to the pitch: "I can't wait to step back on that pitch if selected."

Tongue, named in the England T20 World Cup squad but unused, called the tournament an "incredible experience." He accepted limited game time, noting training with stars like Jos Buttler and Harry Brook improved his white-ball skills. With a two-year central contract from the England and Wales Cricket Board, he aims to play all three formats, stating, "I want to play all three formats for England." England's upcoming fixtures include Tests against New Zealand and Pakistan, alongside white-ball series against India and Sri Lanka.