Ex-Australia Opener David Warner Charged with Drink Driving in Sydney

Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit , according to local media reports.

The incident took place on Sunday evening in Maroubra, a suburb in Sydney, where officers from the New South Wales Police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Malabar Road. According to an official statement, a van was observed stopping short of the testing site and parking before reaching the checkpoint, prompting officers to approach the vehicle.

Warner, who was identified as the driver, underwent a roadside breath test that returned a positive result . He was subsequently arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station for further examination. A second, more accurate test allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.104 , which falls under the middle-range Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) offence in Australia.

Following the procedure, the 39-year-old was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice and is scheduled to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on May 7, 2026 , where the matter will be heard.

The development has attracted significant attention given Warner’s stature in international cricket. The explosive left-handed opener retired from international cricket in stages, first stepping away from Test cricket in January 2024 , followed by his exit from One-Day Internationals after the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup , and finally concluding his career after Australia’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended in June.

Warner played his final international match against India during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup, marking the end of a distinguished career spanning all formats , during which he was a key figure in Australia’s batting line-up.

While no further comments have been made by Warner or his representatives so far, the case is expected to proceed through the legal system in the coming weeks, with potential penalties depending on the court’s findings.