Michael Slater
Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a partly suspended four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges, having already served more than a year in custody.
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Michael Slater is a one-time wunderkind of Australian Test cricket, recently released after spending over a year in prison on domestic violence charges.
Why golden boy’s tale will become the stuff of legend
Australia· 2026-02-13
Michael Slater was inducted into the Cricket NSW hall of fame in 2015 after a glittering career.
Cricket NSW revokes life membership after domestic violence convictionAustralia· 2025-12-01
Slater lost his way in 2001, leading to the pairing of Justin Langer with Matthew Hayden.
Australia’s first Ashes Test win was rooted in luck. Injuries hover over the rest of the seriesAustralia· 2025-11-24
Michael Slater was an Australia opener who often worked alongside Richie Benaud in commentary.
Daphne Benaud on cricket’s greatest love storyAustralia· 2025-11-18
Preceding these modern pairs were Mark Taylor and Michael Slater, who laid the foundation for Australia’s sustained dominance during the 1990s.
If I were picking Australia’s team for the first Ashes Test, this would be my XIAustralia· 2025-11-02
Michael Slater is referenced in the context of navigating challenging conditions.
Should Sam Konstas play for Australia in the first Test against England? Six experts have their sayAustralia· 2025-10-13
Michael Slater is mentioned in relation to the council's decision to delay the name change of the oval named after him due to concerns about his criminal record.
Wagga Wagga Council delays Michael Slater Oval name change despite vandalism and DV concernsAustralia· 2025-10-06
Michael Slater is a former cricketer who has been accused of multiple domestic violence offenses.
Why serial abusers like Michael Slater are likely to strike againAustralia· 2025-10-03
Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a partly suspended four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges.
Michael Slater: Ex-Australia cricketer given partly suspended four-year prison sentence
United Kingdom· 2025-04-22