Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level above the legal limit during a police check in Sydney, according to New South Wales Police.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Maroubra, where officers were conducting random breath testing. Police said the 39-year-old, who currently captains Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, stopped his vehicle before reaching the testing point and was subsequently approached for a roadside test.
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Police details and test results
According to a police statement, the initial breath test returned a positive result, after which Warner was taken to Maroubra Police Station. A second test allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.104, more than double the legal limit of 0.05 for fully licensed drivers in New South Wales.
Police said the driver was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for a middle-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) offence.
Court appearance and PSL schedule
Warner is scheduled to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on May 7, 2026.
The development comes as Warner is expected to travel to Karachi on April 9 for the second leg of the Pakistan Super League’s ongoing season, where he is leading Karachi Kings.
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