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Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in New Zealand during the team’s white-ball tour late last year after a report ‌Thursday said the England batsman was ‌struck by a ‍nightclub bouncer after being denied entry to the venue. The Daily Telegraph report said the incident occurred on October 31, the night before England’s ‍third one-day international against the hosts. England went on to lose the match, ensuring a 3-0 series sweep for New Zealand, with white-ball captain Brook scoring just six runs in the ODI. The news is the latest setback for England’s board (ECB), ‌which is dealing with the fallout from a 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia and is looking into reports ‍that players drank excessively during a ‌break between Tests. “I want to apologise for my actions,” said Brook, who was the third-highest scorer during the Ashes series with 358 runs, in statement to British media. “I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team. “I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both ​on and off ‌the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen ‍again.” The ECB said it was aware of the incident and that it had been dealt with through a formal and confidential disciplinary process. “The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on ​this occasion,” it added in a statement. ECB CEO Richard Gould said the governing body had already begun a “thorough review” of their Ashes campaign, which ended Thursday with defeat in the fifth Test in Sydney. “This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require,” he added. 

Tickner replaces injured Jamieson, shines with 4 wicketsMitchell's unbeaten 56 leads NZ to series victoryEngland's Archer impresses despite defeatLate replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series.The Black Caps skittled the tourists for 175 in just over 35 overs and, despite some fine pace bowling from Jofra Archer, Mitchell again steered the hosts across the line as he had in their victory in the series opener in Tauranga on Sunday.Seamer Tickner was brought into the squad on Sunday as a replacement for the injured Kyle Jamieson and got his first international start since May 2023 when Matt Henry was ruled out of the match with a calf strain on Wednesday.The 32-year-old wasted no time in making his presence felt at Seddon Park by strangling Joe Root down the leg side to oust the former England skipper for 25 before ripping through the tail to claim his best figures in the ODI format."I thought I was just going to come in and run some drinks, but it was awesome to play," said Tickner."The boys up front did well, and I just sort of continued the job off. It was a good bowling performance all round from everyone. No pressure, really, for me, I'm just going to go back to the domestic grind."Mitchell Santner's spin accounted for dangerman Harry Brook after a run-a-ball 34, while Jamie Overton top-scored for the tourists with 42 from 28 balls before he holed out.Archer (3-23) trapped Will Young in front for a duck on the fourth ball of New Zealand's innings and the England quick's pace made the early part of the chase distinctly uncomfortable for the home batters.Kane Williamson eked out 21 from 39 balls before dragging on an Overton delivery to bring Mitchell out to join Rachin Ravindra with 134 runs still required for victory.Opener Ravindra picked out a fielder at deep fine leg with a pull shot early in Archer's second spell to depart for 54 and Tom Latham quickly followed to give Adil Rashid his first wicket.Archer removed Michael Bracewell for five with his final delivery of the match but skipper Santner made 34 not out and Mitchell secured the winning runs in the 34th over with a thick outside edge for his sixth four."It's disappointing to say the least," said the England captain Brook."We want to go out there and entertain the world and it's just not come off in the last couple of games."It was only two, three games ago when we made 400 against South Africa so it's not far away, and hopefully we can have a good game on Saturday."The third ODI takes place in Wellington on Saturday.BRIEF SCORES:New Zealand 177 for 5 (Mitchell 56*, Ravindra 54, Santner 34*, Archer 3-23) beat England 175 (Overton 42, Brook 34, Tickner 4-34, Smith 2-27) by five wickets