However, in a new statement he released on Friday, Brook admitted that other players were with him, admitting he had misled reporters to protect the players \"from being drawn into a situation\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge others were present that evening. I regret my previous comments, and my intention was to protect my teammates from being drawn into a situation that arose as a result of my decisions. I have apologised and will continue to reflect on the matter,\" said Brook, as quoted by the BBC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This has been a challenging period in my career, but one from which I am learning. I recognise I have more to learn regarding the off-field responsibilities that come with leadership and captaincy. I remain committed to developing in this area and to improving both personally and professionally,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook's comments came after a report in the Telegraph revealed that Brook, Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue were all under investigation by the ECB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook\u2019s revised stance contrasts sharply with comments he made last week, when he portrayed the incident as a solitary lapse in judgment and distanced his teammates from the episode.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere was no intention of going out, no intention of putting ourselves in a tricky situation,\u201d he had said. \u201cI took it upon myself to go out for a few more, and I was on my own there. I shouldn\u2019t have been there. I was trying to get into a club, and the bouncer just clocked me, unfortunately. I wouldn\u2019t say I was leathered. I\u2019d had one too many drinks,\u201d he said to the media ahead of the Sri Lanka tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook\u2019s revised stance contrasts sharply with comments he made last week, when he portrayed the incident as a solitary lapse in judgment and distanced his teammates from the episode.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The T20 World Cup will be the first time Brook will be captaining the side in an ICC event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n