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Former Australia cricketer charged after breath test
David Warner, the retired Australian opening batter, was arrested in Sydney on Sunday for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, police confirmed.
Arrest details
New South Wales Police reported that officers conducting random breath tests in Maroubra, eastern Sydney, observed a van stopping abruptly near the checkpoint before parking. The driver, identified as a 39-year-old man, failed the initial roadside test.
Taken to Maroubra Police Station, Warner recorded a second reading of 0.104, exceeding the state's legal limit of 0.05. Police stated the result placed him in the mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol category, applicable to drivers with blood alcohol levels between 0.08 and 0.149.
Legal proceedings
Warner has been formally charged and is scheduled to appear in court on 7 May. If convicted, he faces penalties including fines, license suspension, and potential imprisonment under New South Wales law.
Career context
Warner, who represented Australia in 383 international matches between 2009 and 2024, retired from international cricket last year. He currently captains the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, with the team's next fixture against Peshawar Zalmi on 9 April.
Police statement
"A van was seen to allegedly stop short of the testing site and park. Officers approached the vehicle and subjected the driver to roadside testing, which returned a positive result."
New South Wales Police
