Australian all-rounder James Faulkner caught drunk driving in England

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner caught drunk driving in England: Australian all-rounder James Faulkner who is in England though not as a part of the team that will meet England in the Ashes series but is there to play for the English county side Lancashire. Faulkner was caught by Greater Manchester Police driving in influence of alcohol.

In the incident which reportedly happened on Thursday, Faulkner’s blood alcohol reading was twice as much permissible by the British law. The Aussie cricketer will now be presented before the court in Manchester on July 21 before any proceedings are initiated against him, he will get a chance to state his version and answer before the court.

It is not only the charges of the court that will be pressed upon him, but the home Board, Cricket Australia (CA) has also taken a call that Faulkner violated the ‘conduct that is unbecoming of a representative or official and harmful to the interests of cricket’. He is most likely to be handed over a huge fine by CA.

His county side Lancashire has decided that Faulkner will be kept out of the T20 game against Yorkshire on Friday at Old Trafford. They are also considering discussions with the CA, over the action that the all-rounder will be subjected to.

Apologetic over his demeanor Faulkner said he was ready to accept whatever penalties that he is found liable for. He was quoted saying, “I can’t excuse my actions and understand that I have let people down,” he said. “My decision to drive was an error in judgment. I apologize unreservedly and accept any penalty handed to me by Cricket Australia and the relevant authorities.”

CA team performance manager Pat Howard said that they would contact Faulkner and get facts from his end. He was quoted saying: “I have made contact with James to understand the facts of the matter,”

“It is clear that he made a very poor decision to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking and that decision had clear potential to cause serious harm to him and others.

“It is also clear that he is very disappointed and embarrassed by his actions given his position as a role-model to young people. This is a very real wake-up call for James and all other Australian cricketers around the importance of responsible decision making.

“I have expressed my extreme disappointment and have informed him of the consequences under English Law and Cricket Australia’s own regulations.” Howard said.