Sydney, April 7 – Former Australian opener David Warner has found himself in legal trouble after being charged with driving under the influence on Sunday. The incident occurred in the suburb of Maroubra during a routine roadside breathalyzer test.
According to a report in news.com.au, the 39-year-old had stopped and parked his vehicle just before reaching the testing checkpoint. However, police officers approached his car and conducted a breath test, which confirmed that he had exceeded the legal alcohol limit.
Warner was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol level was recorded at 0.104. He has since been charged and is scheduled to appear in court next month.
"Around 5:30 pm today (Sunday, April 5, 2026), police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Malabar Road, Maroubra. A van was seen to allegedly stop short of the testing site and park. Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command approached the vehicle and subjected the driver – a 39-year-old man – to roadside testing, which returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to the Maroubra Police Station, where a second test allegedly returned a reading of 0.104," the police statement read, according to the report.
"The man was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, May 7, 2026," it added.
This development comes at a time when Warner remains actively involved in franchise cricket despite retiring from international cricket in 2024. He is currently leading the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 and had briefly returned to Australia during a break between matches.
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most explosive opening batters, Warner has continued to make an impact in domestic T20 competitions, including the Big Bash League (BBL). He recently enjoyed a remarkable season with the Sydney Thunder, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
Warner amassed an impressive 433 runs in just eight matches, significantly outperforming his teammates.
Meanwhile, his PSL side, Karachi Kings, are currently second in the points table with three consecutive wins. The team will next take on Peshawar Zalmi on Thursday, April 9, at the National Stadium in Karachi.
