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Michael Slater handed suspended prison term for domestic violence

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:24:21 GMT

The former opener has been sentenced to four years but the remainder was suspended after time served

Slater remanded in police custody on charges of assault and stalking

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:48:46 GMT

He is facing 19 charges in total relating to alleged offences perpetrated between December 5, 2023 and April 12, 2024

IPL 2021 - Charter flight home for Australians? 'No suggestion at the moment,' says Cricket Australia chief

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect," tweets an angry Michael Slater

Tons for Bens Slater and Duckett hand Nottinghamshire advantage

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stand of 178 sees Notts take control on day one against Lancashire

Michael Slater retains World Cup commentary role after flight altercation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo understands he was spoken to by host broadcasters and reminded of the behavioural standards all commentators must uphold

Slater's cautionary tale for Warner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Warner can take a lesson from Michael Slater as he aims to find the balance between aggression and care at the top of the order

Could Warne come back?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Terry Jenner thinks Shane Warne could do it, Cricket Australia is doubtful it will happen

Benaud still rules the commentary roost

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Richie Benaud is still unmatched when it comes to finding Australia's most magical cricket broadcaster

Test greats push for Clarke

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Several Australian Test greats have urged the selectors to play Michael Clarke in Thursday's first Ashes Test even if Shane Watson is declared fit

Michael Slater slams Johns stunt

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater is the latest to add his comments to the Andrew Johns saga - and, like John Howard, he isn't impressed either

Assault of the year

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dileep Premachandran watches Michael Slater launch an Ashes assault to remember

'Warne loves to be loved'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Steve Waugh, the former Australian captain, says Shane Warne is an insecure player. In his keenly-awaited autobiography Out of My Comfort Zone he also hits out at Ian Chappell and the national selectors

Slater calls for Hayden dumping

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"The time has come for Australia to drop Matthew Hayden," according to Michael Slater.

Slater hits out in autobiography

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater has expressed his anger at being dropped from the Test team in his autobiography

Slater flying to Brisbane

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dumped Test batsman Michael Slater could yet figure in NSW's opening Pura Cup match against Queensland when he arrives at the Gabba tomorrow morning on standby for rising star Michael Clarke.

Major tops election poll for MCC

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

John Major, the former Prime Minister and current president of Surrey, has topped the poll in the elections of the next of committee of MCC

Slater shows importance of mind over batter

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mental strength is such an important characteristic, but a calf injury will get a player more sympathy than a sick mind

'I felt I was going to die' - Slater

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater thought he was going to die when he first experienced the severe symptoms of bipolar disorder, a mental condition that causes rapid mood swings

Back from the dark side

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater's brilliant career came to a shuddering halt under the weight of illness and personal problems

Farewell to a thrillseeker

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater, the rollicking Test opener who gave happiness to millions, bid farewell to big-time cricket on Wednesday, after having conceded defeat to the reactive arthritis that had played havoc with his career over the past few months

Tasmania sign Andy Blignaut

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andy Blignaut has announced he is determined to "give it my all" over the next three summers with Tasmania, after becoming the second of Zimbabwe's 15 unwanted white players to sign with an Australian state.

Michael Slater faces his toughest battle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater still harbours hopes of a recall to the Australian side, but at the moment he has a far more serious battle on his hands

Michael Slater faces his toughest battle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater still harbours hopes of a recall to the Australian side, but at the moment he has a far more serious battle on his hands

Crash, bang, wallop

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

1999 The sort of all-action performance that makes you wonder how Michael Slater can ever fail to make the Test team gave Australia the whip hand over Pakistan in the first Test at Brisbane

Slater sets himself a one-day challenge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater admits he's under-achieved in limited overs cricket but he still maintains hope of returning to the top of the New South Wales one-day batting order.

Waqar Younis to battle Michael Slater

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Pakistani speedster Waqar Younis will touch down at Sydney Airport tomorrow, in time to face University of NSW star and former Test foe Michael Slater this Saturday

Johnston claims Slater on way to hat-trick

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Sydney Grade Cricket Competition's Round 2 was completed yesterday, Monday 6 October

Big opportunity for NSW hopefuls

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This weekend's Round 2 of the Sydney Grade cricket competition provides a huge opportunity for players to make an impression with the NSW selectors, before the Speedblitz Blues commence their Pura Cup-ING Cup defence on 26 October in Bowral.

He should have been a paceman

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

1929 Birth of a left-arm spinner whose career makes Phil Tufnell's look boring

Slater shines as England slip up again

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater and Michael Bevan have steered New South Wales to a resounding victory over the touring England XI at the Sydney Cricket Ground today by eight wickets after England set NSW a target of 206.

Slats vows to regain Test spot after Blues recall

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Test opener Michael Slater today vowed to return to the highest level of cricket after his recall to captain New South Wales.

Slater wins recall, named captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

One of the worst kept secrets of recent weeks has been confirmed this morning with Michael Slater's appointment to the New South Wales captaincy for the state's closing game of the Pura Cup season.

Slater takes Langer example on comeback trail

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater will take inspiration from the example of Justin Langer, the man who replaced him, as he attempts to rebuild his shattered cricket career.

Slater to 'clear the air' tomorrow

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Under siege batsman Michael Slater hopes to finally

Slater loses state berth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Slater's disastrous season took another turn for the worse today when selectors axed him from the New South Wales team to play Victoria in a Pura Cup match starting in Sydney on Friday.

Rixon says Slater criticism 'fair enough'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

As Michael Slater's cricketing career approached the crossroads, New South Wales coach Steve Rixon today said it was 'fair enough' questions had been raised over the ex-Test opener's place in his side.

ACB Chairman's XI squad released

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) Mr Bob Merriman today named the following players to take part in the ACB Chairman's XI match against the South Africans at Lilac Hill Park on Wednesday 5 December:

Slater to retain Test cap number 356

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that Michael Slater will retain the Test cap number 356.

Slater stunned to be axed while Waugh delays decision

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

LONDON, England - An emotional Michael Slater was stunned to learn that he would be replaced by the out-of-form Justin Langer for the Fifth Ashes Test at the Oval

Slater axed from Australia's Fifth Test team

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Opening batsman Michael Slater has been dropped from Australia's team to play England in the Fifth Test, which begins at The Oval on Thursday.

ACB announces 2001-2002 contracted players list

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australian Cricket Board (ACB) Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Speed today announced the twenty-five players to be contracted by the Board for the next twelve months

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Average century score in test cricket

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Scoring a century has always been a great achievement in Test cricket

England frustrated by Slater's good luck (5 January 1999)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

MICHAEL SLATER, the Australian opening batsman, admitted he was fortunate to survive television evidence in a close run-out call during his century against England in the fifth Test at Sydney yesterday

Ian Chappell on Slater (5 January 1999)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

MICHAEL SLATER is an emotional cricketer

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