London, April 2 -- A nightclub incident in Wellington that remained out of the spotlight for months has now emerged as a significant talking point in English cricket, after official findings led to warnings and disciplinary action against senior figures in the squad.

At the centre of the episode is England white-ball captain Harry Brook, alongside young batsman Jacob Bethell, both of whom have been cautioned following a probe by the Cricket Regulator into their conduct during England's tour of New Zealand in October last year.

The incident, which occurred on the eve of an ODI in Wellington, involved a group of England players who had stepped out during a break in the tour.

What began as a routine night out reportedly escalated into a con...