New Zealand cricket coach Adam Miles acquitted despite being caught drunk-driving 4 times

New Zealand U19s had a great ICC Under-19 World Cup where y finished at fourth place. While young Black Caps played really well throughout tournament, assistant coach of New Zealand team, Adam Miles did t have a great outing off field after he got into trouble for drinking and driving last week. According to  Otago Daily Times, Adam Miles was drunk four times more than prescribed amount.

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Adam Miles had drunk four times prescribed amount 

According to report, Adam Miles was going by car after drinking wine at Craft Beer Festival at Forced Bar Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand. He was n stopped by police on Wharf Road. Miles claimed that he had drunk four pints (amount of alcohol) and that he only had to go home so that he could pick up his girlfriend from airport next day. His breath test gave a level of 918mcg, which was more than legal limit is 250mcg.

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Adam Miles' lawyer submits plea for his incence 

Miles' lawyer said at Dunedin District Court that thing went wrong after his client was drunk and if his client was punished, it would have an impact on his career. His lawyer said that that a black mark or criminal record against Adam Miles might limit his future sporting goals, restrict his ability to study and inhibit his bid for residency in country. Miles is d 30 and British by origin. After this, judge decided t to send Miles to jail despite police opposing  judgement. However, judge rejected plea, asking Miles to do a charity of $1500 and has been banned from driving for 6 months.

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NZ vs Ind: Schedule for 2-match Test series 

After India had whitewashed New Zealand 5-0 in T20I series, while Kiwis returned favour in three ODIs that followed. Both teams will w lock horns in 2-match Test series.  first Test match will be played at Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 21 and action will commence at 4:00 AM IST. series-deciding second Test match will n be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch between February 29 and March 4. Test series will also form a part of ongoing inaugural ICC World Test Championship where India are currently on top of points table.  

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