Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 04 Jul 2015

Australia's James Faulkner hits a six against England during their One Day International (ODI) tri-series cricket final match at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia February 1, 2015. REUTERS/Hamish Blair

LONDON (Reuters) - Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

The 25-year-old has been released on bail and will face a court hearing in Manchester on July 21 after he returned a blood alcohol reading of around twice the legal limit.

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