Josh Tongue, a fast bowler for England, is one of three players being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for their involvement in a nightclub brawl in Wellington, New Zealand, last year. The incident, which also involved white-ball captain Harry Brook and batsman Jacob Bethell, came to light after the Ashes series, where England suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Australia. Tongue, who was not part of the squad but was preparing for the Ashes, admitted that they should not have been involved in such an episode. Speaking to BBC Sport, he expressed his desire to move forward, stating, "I've learned from it, and I'm just trying to focus on the cricket now." As he prepares for the upcoming county season opener against Somerset, Tongue emphasized the importance of balancing hard work with downtime, especially after the pressure of playing in front of large crowds. He also expressed support for head coach Brendon McCullum, who retained his position following the investigation into the Ashes debacle, highlighting the confidence McCullum instills in players.