Former Australia Batsman Warner Convicted for Drink Driving After Random Test Arrest
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Former Australia batsman David Warner was convicted and fined for drink driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday, having been arrested after failing a random test over Easter weekend; Warner attempted to swap seats with a female passenger after spotting the breath-testing site
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BBC SportPublished Former Australia batter David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£1,109) and ordered to have an interlock device fitted on his car after pleading guilty to drink-driving in Sydney in April.
ESPNcricinfoWarner fined for drink driving, tried to switch seats A Sydney court heard how he had swapped seats with a passenger after seeing the roadside breath test on Easter Sunday
NDTV SportsDavid Warner Convicted In Drink-Driving Case, Fined By Sydney Court File photo of David Warner
The Guardian SportAustralian cricket great David Warner has lamented global media attention about his drink-driving offence, suggesting it cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities.
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"I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to reoffend," judge Clare Farnan told the court. "But regrettably, drink-driving is still a significant factor in many crashes in New South Wales."
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Sky Sports"I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to re-offend," Judge Clare Farnan told the court, in comments published by Australian media. "(But) regrettably, drink-driving is still a significant factor in many crashes in New South Wales."
The Guardian Sport“I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to reoffend,” she said. “[But] regrettably, drink-driving is still a significant factor in many crashes in NSW.”
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Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, works as a commentator for Fox Sports Australia and covered Bangladesh's historic Test victory against Australia in Darwin.
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Sky SportsWarner played 112 Tests and over 250 limited-overs internationals for Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2024, with the 39-year-old leaving the court without commenting to a large media pack.
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Before Farnan's decision, Warner's lawyer told the court his client should be spared conviction because he had suffered extra punishment as a result of media coverage.
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BBC SportWarner's lawyer had told the court his client should be spared conviction because he had suffered additional punishment as a result of media coverage which it was argued affected his commercial opportunities.
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"Our organisation is a strong advocate of safe driving, including avoiding drink-driving," Cricket NSW, who own the Thunder, said in a statement.
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Sky SportsSydney Thunder are part of a New South Wales state government campaign to deter drink-driving, with Cricket New South Wales (NSW) yet to comment on Warner's long-term position as Thunder captain.
The Guardian SportThe Thunder, along with rival Sydney Sixers and Sheffield Shield team the NSW Blues, are part of a state government campaign to deter drink-driving.
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01 Sky Sports The Sydney Thunder captain pleaded guilty to mid-range drink driving last month ahead of sentencing, after admitting to having three glasses of white wine before driving home.
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02 The Guardian Sport The star batter’s barrister argued he should be spared conviction for the offence – when he blew more than twice the legal limit – because he had suffered extra punishment as a result of media coverage.
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03 BBC Sport He is also captain of Pakistan Super League side Karachi Kings and Big Bash League's Sydney Thunder, who are part of a New South Wales state government campaign to deter drink-driving.
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