former australia opener David Warner He is in serious trouble after being charged with drink driving following an incident in Sydney’s Maroubra on Tuesday. Details of his arrest, for which he was charged on the motorway, have been released. Warner was reportedly stopped by NSW Police during a routine random breath test. Tests allegedly showed he had exceeded legal The alcohol limit, with a reported blood alcohol reading of 0.104, is more than twice the limit allowed in Australia. Police said Warner returned a positive result from a roadside test and was subsequently arrested. He was then taken to Marouba Police Station for further examination.The former cricketer told police he had three drinks at a friend’s house before trying to drive back to his property in Maroubra, the Daily Mail reported. Following the test results, Warner was formally charged and the case will now proceed under Australian law. He has been directed to appear in court next month.“At approximately 5.30pm today (Sunday 5 April 2026), police were conducting stationary random breath tests on Malabar Road, Maroubra,” a police statement read. “A van was allegedly parked near the testing location and car park. Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command approached the vehicle and conducted a roadside test on the driver, a 39-year-old man, which resulted in a positive result.”“He was arrested and taken to Marouba Police Station where a second test allegedly gave a reading of 0.104.“The man was issued a live court appearance notice to appear at Downing Center Magistrates Court on Thursday 7 May 2026 driving a mid-range PCA.”However, the legal action will not hamper Warner’s trip to PSL 2026. Warner’s alleged drink-driving incident could jeopardize his professional partnerships if found guilty. Cricket NSW and Transport for NSW have a 23-year partnership, culminating in the Road Safety Cup competition.The left-handed batsman is on a personal trip to Sydney, taking advantage of the seven-day gap before Kings’ next game against Peshawar Zalmi on April 9. Karachi Kings, who are led by Warner this season, are currently second in the PSL standings with six points from three games, trailing leaders Multan Sultans who have eight points from five games.Warner has played 3 games for Karachi Kings and scored 50 runs in the last match on April 2 in Lahore, scoring 93 runs.Warner last played an international match against India in the Super 8 phase of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This comes after he retired from Test cricket in January 2024 and ODIs immediately after the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup.
