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- Former Australian cricketer David Warner has pleaded guilty in court to mid-range drink-driving charges and will be sentenced on August 18.
- The incident occurred on April 5 in Sydney's eastern suburbs, where a breath test recorded his alcohol level at 0.104, more than double the legal limit in Australia.
- His lawyer said Warner had three glasses of wine at a friend's apartment, regretted the decision to drive, and will seek leniency while accepting the punishment an ordinary citizen would receive.
- The case has raised questions about his captaincy of Sydney Thunder, though the team has not issued an official response.
What to watch next
- The sentencing on August 18 and what penalty the court imposes
- Whether Sydney Thunder or Cricket NSW takes any action regarding Warner's captaincy
- Outcome of ongoing discussions between the two sides over the facts of the case
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