David Warner Charged with Mid-Range Drink-Driving

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with mid-range drink-driving after police in Sydney's eastern suburbs observed his vehicle stopping short of a random breath-testing checkpoint on Sunday evening.

The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, along Malabar Road in Maroubra. According to a statement from New South Wales Police, officers conducting stationary random breath testing noticed a van pull over and park before reaching the site. They approached the vehicle and identified Warner, 39, as the driver. A roadside breath test returned a positive result for alcohol, leading to his arrest. At Maroubra Police Station, a second test measured his blood alcohol concentration at 0.104, more than double the legal limit of 0.05. Warner received a field court attendance notice and is scheduled to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on May 7, 2026.

Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024 after a distinguished career spanning 15 years, was in Australia on a brief break from his commitments abroad. He had recently returned from Pakistan, where he captains the Karachi Kings in the ongoing 2026 Pakistan Super League season. Under his...