Sydney: Cricket New South Wales (NSW) has issued a statement saying it is aware of the alleged drink-driving incident involving Sydney Thunder captain David Warner. After this, the police charged the former Australian player with moderate consumption of alcohol (PCA).
On Sunday evening, 5 April 2026, 39-year-old Warner allegedly parked his van near a random breathalyser test site on Malabar Road in the eastern Sydney suburb of Maroubra.
Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command approached the vehicle and conducted a roadside test which yielded a positive result.
Warner was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station, where a subsequent breathalyzer reportedly registered 0.104, more than twice the legal limit of 0.05 for a fully licensed driver in New South Wales.
In a statement to news.com.au, NSW Police said: “Today (Sunday 5 April 2026) at 5:30pm, police conducted a standard random breath test on Malabar Road, Maroubra. A van was reported to have been stopped near the test 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 a roadside test which yielded a positive result.
“He was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station where a second test reportedly returned a reading of 0.104.
“This man has been issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for driving with a medium BCA (recommended concentration of alcohol) to appear at Downing Center Local Court on Thursday 7 May 2026.”
Cricket NSW said in its statement that it takes drink-driving incidents very seriously. Chief executive Lee German says the organization is a strong advocate for safe driving.
“David Warner is fully aware of the seriousness of the allegations,” German said. “He will be fully supported throughout the legal process. Steps will be taken to sensitize all players on the importance of safe driving.”
Warner, who retired from international cricket in January 2024, is currently the captain of Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on April 9 for the second leg of the 11th edition of the tournament.
He is due to appear at Downing Center Local Court on Thursday 7 May 2026.