New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer David Warner is in trouble after being charged with drink driving in Sydney. The 39-year-old, who currently captains Sydney Thunder and Karachi Kings, was allegedly found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.104 during a routine breath test, more than twice the legal limit. He is due to appear in court on May 7, but reports suggest the case will not affect his participation in the Pakistan Super League.
cricket new south wales response, future impact
cricket The state of New South Wales (NSW) acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and said it would support Warner while the legal proceedings unfolded.“Cricket NSW strongly promotes safe driving, including avoiding drink driving, and takes incidents like this very seriously,” Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon said, as quoted by AFP.“David realizes the seriousness of these allegations. We will support him through the remainder of the process.”
What happened and what Warner said
According to police, the incident occurred during a random inspection in Marouba. Officers noticed a vehicle parked near the testing site and approached the driver. A roadside test came back positive and Warner was taken to the police station, where a second test confirmed the reading.A police statement read: “At approximately 5.30pm today (Sunday 5 April 2026) police were conducting stationary random breath tests on Malabar Road, Maroubra.” “A van was allegedly parked near the testing site and park. Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command approached the vehicle and conducted a roadside test on the driver, a 39-year-old man, which resulted in a positive result.“He was arrested and taken to Marouba Police Station where a second test allegedly gave a reading of 0.104.“The man was issued a live court appearance notice to appear at Downing Center Magistrates Court on Thursday 7 May 2026 driving a mid-range PCA.”Warner told police he had three drinks before driving home, the report said. While Warner continues to play in the PSL, the case could affect his reputation and business relationships if he is found guilty.
