Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed no surprise regarding an incident involving white-ball captain Harry Brook at a New Zealand nightclub, stating the team environment has been 'loose' for years. Brook was fined and received a final warning from the ECB for the altercation with a bouncer. Vaughan criticized the ECB's handling of the situation, suggesting they prioritized damage control over accountability, especially as Brook played in a match the following day. The incident occurred before the Ashes series, which England lost 4-1.