David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving in Sydney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
David Warner, former Australia batter, has pleaded guilty to drink driving after failing a breath test in Sydney on April 9. Warner admitted to drinking three glasses of wine before attempting to drive on Easter Sunday. His lawyer stated that Warner acknowledged his behavior was reckless. Sentencing is scheduled for August 18, with potential penalties including a six-month driving disqualification and a fine up to A$2,200. Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, currently serves as captain of Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League and the Sydney Thunder.
- •Warner charged after a breath test in Sydney on April 9
- •He consumed three glasses of wine before driving
- •Sentencing set for August 18
- •Potential penalties include disqualification and fine
- •Warner is captain of Karachi Kings and Sydney Thunder
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Australian cricket star David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving
- 4:03 AMESPNcricinfo — Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
"Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
"He was pulled over by police during Easter when on a break back home from the PSL
"Incident puts Warner’s position as captain of Sydney Thunder in doubt
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 6:33 AMAustralian cricket star David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving
Incident puts Warner’s position as captain of Sydney Thunder in doubt
- ESPNcricinfoJul 22, 2026, 4:03 AMWarner pleads guilty to drink driving
He was pulled over by police during Easter when on a break back home from the PSL
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 3:14 AMEx-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
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