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Former Test cricketer was drinking wine before breath test, lawyer says

ABC Australia · May 7, 2026, 1:48 AM

Key takeaways

  • David Warner is yet to enter a plea.
  • David Warner's court case has been heard for the first time after he allegedly returned a positive result on a random breath test.
  • The former cricketer's lawyer said his client was drinking wine with friends over the Easter long weekend.

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David Warner is yet to enter a plea. (Getty Images: Jason Mc Cawley/Cricket Australia)

David Warner's court case has been heard for the first time after he allegedly returned a positive result on a random breath test.

The former cricketer's lawyer said his client was drinking wine with friends over the Easter long weekend.

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