Harry Brook says he has learned from Wellington nightclub incident

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 12:50 · Archive

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he has learned as a captain and person following a nightclub altercation in Wellington nearly a year ago.

Harry Brook, England's white-ball captain, has said he has 'learned a lot' as a captain and person in the year since a nightclub altercation in Wellington. The incident occurred hours before he led England in an ODI against New Zealand on Halloween last year, when he was punched by a nightclub bouncer. Brook has admitted he could have been sacked as captain over the incident.

Since then, Brook has overseen a marked improvement in England's white-ball sides. England's 50-over team has won their last three series, having lost seven of eight beforehand. England's T20 side sits top of the world rankings. Brook's ODI average as captain is 51.3, compared to 25.2 in the rank and file.

Brook told the Press Association that responsibilities and leadership extend beyond the field. 'I've learnt a lot as a captain, I've learnt a lot as a person,' he said. 'I know it wasn't an ideal situation to put myself in, but I feel like as a captain and a leader I've learnt a lot. Responsibilities and leadership aren't just on the field, they're more so off the field as well and actions speak louder than words.'

He added that he enjoys the extra responsibility and pressure of captaincy. 'I'm not going to go out there and score runs every time I bat but I want to be the man that is in that match-winning situation who can get us over the line,' he said.

With just under a year to go until the 50-over World Cup, Brook remains adamant he has grown in the last 12 months. England's side returns to action in a 50-over tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

How it is being reported

• Harry Brook reveals England lesson one year after Wellington nightclub altercationBrook says he could have been sacked after being punched by a nightclub bouncerIndependent Sport · 19 Oct, 12:43
• Brook wants to be captain 'England fans can rely on'Harry Brook insists he wants to be a captain that "England fans and the team rely on" as we near the one-year anniversary of his altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub in New Zealand.Sky Sports · 19 Oct, 12:34
• Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issuesWhite-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player England fans rely on.BBC News · 19 Oct, 12:26
• ‘Actions speak louder than words’: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook relishing responsibilityBatter approaching unwanted Wellington anniversary England take on Pakistan and Sri Lanka in ODI series Harry Brook is embracing leadership and responsibility as he nears the one-year anniversary of his Wellington altercation, insisting he wants to be “the man England fans and the team rely on”. Brook has in the past admitted he could have been sacked as white-ball captain after being punched by a nightclub bouncer, hours before leading England in an ODI against New Zealand on Halloween last year. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 19 Oct, 12:17
• England fans can rely on me – Harry Brook relishing captain role as team improveBrook has in the past admitted he could have been sacked as white-ball captain after being punched by a nightclub bouncer.Independent Sport · 19 Oct, 10:51

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