Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drunk driving after failing a breath test in Maroubra, Sydney, with reports indicating he was found to be nearly twice the legal alcohol limit.
David Warner faced legal trouble on Sunday night after failing a roadside breath test in Maroubra, Sydney. The 39-year-old former Australian opener recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.1 at Maroubra Police Station, which is nearly double the legal limit. He will appear in court in May.
According to reports from news.com.au, NSW Police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Malabar Road at around 5:30 pm on April 5, 2026. Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command spotted Warner’s van stopping short of the testing site and parking nearby. They approached the vehicle and administered a roadside test, which came back positive.
“About 5:30 pm today (Sunday 5 April 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 attached to 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,” the statement read.
David Warner has since returned to Pakistan to continue his PSL commitments. However, the court date in May remains firmly on the calendar.
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He currently captains Karachi Kings in PSL 2026. He flew to Australia during a break in the franchise’s schedule. Karachi sit second on the points table after winning 3 matches in a row. They face Peshawar Zalmi on April 9 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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