Former Australia batter and Karachi Kings captain David Warner has been convicted and fined by an Australian court for drink-driving after pleading guilty to the offence.
The 39-year-old was charged after failing a roadside breath test over the Easter weekend while driving his family home from a social gathering in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. His blood-alcohol level was recorded at more than twice the legal limit.
Warner, who captained Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League in 2025 and 2026, appeared before Waverley Local Court, where it was heard that he stopped his vehicle after noticing a roadside breath-testing operation and attempted to swap seats with a female passenger.
Judge Clare Farnan said Warner was unlikely to reoffend but noted that drink-driving remained a significant contributor to road crashes in New South Wales. She said the offence was aggravated by the presence of children in the vehicle.
As part of the court’s ruling, Warner will be required to install an alcohol interlock device in his vehicle, preventing it from starting if alcohol is detected.
Warner, who played 112 Tests and more than 250 limited-overs internationals for Australia, left the court without speaking to reporters. His management did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Before the ruling, Warner’s lawyer had argued that the cricketer had already faced additional consequences due to media coverage of the incident, including an impact on his commercial opportunities.
Warner is currently a commentator for Fox Sports Australia and recently worked on the broadcaster’s coverage of Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin. He is also captain of Big Bash League side Sydney Thunder.
Cricket New South Wales said it took the incident seriously and reiterated its support for safe driving.
“Our organisation is a strong advocate of safe driving, including avoiding drink driving,” the governing body said, adding that it would continue educating players about road safety.
