LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Former Australia batter, David Warner has been fined 1,500 Australian dollars and ordered to install an alcohol interlock device after pleading guilty to drunk driving.
The 39-year-old recorded more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit during a random breath test in Sydney when driving his family home from an event.
The court heard the cricket player stopped after spotting a roadside testing site and attempted to swap seats with a female passenger.
Warner appeared before Waverley Local Court on Tuesday and was ordered to install an alcohol interlock device.
The device would prevent a vehicle from starting when alcohol is detected in the driver’s system.
The Judge presiding over the case, Clare Farnan said he was unlikely to reoffend but stressed the seriousness of drunk-driving offences.
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The judge added that the offence was aggravated because children were travelling in the vehicle.
Warner’s lawyer asked the court to spare him a conviction, citing the impact of media coverage.
The lawyer argued that the publicity had affected Warner’s commercial opportunities and imposed additional punishment.
Warner retired from international cricket in 2024 and now works as a commentator for Fox Sports Australia.
Warner is also captain of Pakistan Super League side Karachi Kings and Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder.
The 39-year-old scored 6,932 runs in 159 one-day international innings for Australia, including 22 centuries.
During his time with the Australian national team, he also scored 8,786 runs and 26 centuries in 112 Test matches.
