Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Jan. 31 -- England white-ball captain Harry Brook has issued a fresh apology over a nightclub incident during last year's New Zealand tour, admitting he still has "more to learn" about the off-field responsibilities of leadership.

Brook's statement came following England's win in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka, as the 25-year-old sought to clarify his earlier comments regarding the incident in Wellington in October.

"I accept responsibility for my actions in Wellington and acknowledge that others were present that evening," Brook said. "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 own decisions."He added that the episod...