James Faulkner

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner will miss the ODI series following the Ashes after his drink driving offence in Manchester.

Faulkner was caught nearly three times over the legal limit by the Greater Manchester Police and is set to face court on July 21.

Cricket Australia has punished Faulkner for the incident, by banning him for the upcoming ODI series against England and Ireland and a T20 match on August 31.

He will also undergo an alcohol management counselling program as determined by Cricket Australia's Chief Medical Officer.

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