David Warner charged with drink-driving in Sydney
David Warner charged with drink-driving in Sydney
Former Australia opener David Warner faces drink-driving charges in Sydney after a Maroubra breath test showed BAC 0.104; he’s due in court May 7.
Former Australia opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney after a random breath test in Maroubra in the city’s east. NSW Police confirmed a 39-year-old man was arrested on Sunday following the roadside test, with a second reading at a police station returning a BAC of 0.104, more than twice the legal limit in New South Wales.
A police statement noted that a van was seen nearby near the testing site and parked, and officers subjected the driver to roadside testing before taking him to Maroubra Police Station for the second test.
Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, is currently captain of Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League. Their next match is scheduled against Peshawar Zalmi on April 9, adding another layer of public interest to the case given his high-profile role in the sport.
The 39-year-old will appear in court on May 7. While charges have been laid, it remains to be seen what penalties, if any, will follow. The incident has drawn attention from cricket fans and the broader sports community, who will be watching closely as the legal process unfolds.
