Brook: NZ nightclub incident 'horrendous'

Harry Brook, England's white-ball captain, has spoken out about the significant repercussions of a nightclub incident in New Zealand last year. Brook characterized the aftermath as "horrendous" and voiced his desire for the episode not to overshadow his professional cricket career. He aims to concentrate on his primary role as a batsman, stating, "All I do is hit a ball with a bat, and that's what I want to carry on doing." England's campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup is scheduled to commence against Nepal on Sunday in Mumbai.

The captaincy itself has brought into sharp focus the extensive responsibility Brook now carries. He reflected, "I've definitely learned there's a hell of a lot more responsibility on your shoulders when you're captain." Brook emphasized the critical need for leaders to perform consistently both on and off the field, acknowledging that any action can have negative consequences. The team has been placed in Group C, alongside Italy, Nepal, Scotland, and the West Indies, for the tournament.