David Warner fined for mid-range drink-driving conviction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
David Warner received a $1,500 fine after being convicted of mid-range drink driving, following an incident on Easter Sunday. The former Test opener attempted to switch seats with a passenger just before approaching a breath-testing site. Warner expressed concern that extensive media coverage of his conviction could impede his future commercial opportunities abroad. His barrister indicated that the effects could linger, affecting Warner's prospects going forward.
- •Warner fined $1,500 for drink-driving conviction.
- •Incident occurred on Easter Sunday near a breath-testing site.
- •Warner expressed concern over media scrutiny affecting future opportunities.
- •His barrister mentioned potential long-term effects on his career.
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — David Warner convicted and fined for drink-driving; Sydney Thunder captaincy under cloud
- 6:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cricket great David Warner decries ‘media onslaught’ after drink-driving conviction
"Former Test opener fined $1,500 after failing a breath-test at Easter Future work opportunities will be affected, says barrister Australian cricket great David Warner has lamented global media attention about his drink-driving offence, suggesting it cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities. The 39-year-old was convicted and fined $1,500 on Tuesday for mid-range drink-driving after he tried to switch seats with a passenger when approaching a random breath-testing site on Easter Sunday. Continue reading...
"On Easter Sunday, David Warner, ex-Australian cricketer, was penalised and ordered to install an interlock device after being convicted of mid-range drink-driving during a random breath test. The court acknowledged the significant media attention and economic consequences he might face. However, the judge highlighted the critical aspect of deterrence with children present in the vehicle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:58 PMDavid Warner convicted and fined for drink-driving; Sydney Thunder captaincy under cloud
On Easter Sunday, David Warner, ex-Australian cricketer, was penalised and ordered to install an interlock device after being convicted of mid-range drink-driving during a random breath test. The court acknowledged the significant media attention and economic consequences he might face. However, the judge highlighted the critical aspect of deterrence with children present in the vehicle.
- The Guardian SportAug 18, 2026, 6:36 AMCricket great David Warner decries ‘media onslaught’ after drink-driving conviction
Former Test opener fined $1,500 after failing a breath-test at Easter Future work opportunities will be affected, says barrister Australian cricket great David Warner has lamented global media attention about his drink-driving offence, suggesting it cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities. The 39-year-old was convicted and fined $1,500 on Tuesday for mid-range drink-driving after he tried to switch seats with a passenger when approaching a random breath-testing site on Easter Sunday. Continue reading...
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