Michael Slater remanded in shocking police custody, faces multitude of domestic violence charges

Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded by the police after he was charged with more than 12 offenses. The former batter has been found guilty in 19 charges and this has been ranging from 5th December 2023 and April 12th, 2024. 

The charges against Michael Slater are related to offenses that were committed on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The former Australian cricketer has been accused of domestic violence offenses of unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm, and choking or suffocation. 

Michael Slater, who had his case mentioned in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday (15th April), was also charged with breaching bail and ten counts of contravening a domestic violence order. His case is now due to what he mentioned on Tuesday (16th April). 

Michael Slater was arrested by police on Friday at a Sunshine Coast address after complaints of domestic violence incidents. Since then he has been in the custody of police and any development related to him will come on Tuesday following his hearing in the court. 

Michael Slater was one of the best batters to have played for Australia. He made his debut for the team in the 1993 Ashes. The opening batter went on to play 74 games for the team in the longest format of the game. He mustered 5312 runs at an average of 42.83 with 14 centuries. 

Apart from this, Michael Slater also played 74 ODIs for the Australian Cricket Team. He scored 987 runs for the team at an average of around 24. During his career, he also slammed 9 half-centuries in the 50-over format. He called time on his career in 2004. 

Michael Slater since then has been doing commentary jobs. The Australian great is one of the most reputed commentators in the world of cricket. However, his actions would surely dent his broadcasting career and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him in the commentary panel. 

He is like Brian Lara and Michael Slater - Navjot Sidhu on Yashasvi Jaiswal 

Former India cricketer Navjot Sidhu heaped rich praise on young Rajasthan Royals batter after his 39-run knock against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024. He said that the batter is like Michael Slater and Brain Lara and the big score is around the corner for him. He explained: 

“He actually looked good today and hit glorious strokes. The best part of his innings was that he spent time at the crease, which helped him. I have been saying that this guy doesn’t have any problem. He is like Brian Lara and Michael Slater, who were the natural striker of the ball. Jaiswal plays like them.  

“Mark my words, the big score is just around the corner. He has the talent to terrorize the bowlers and he will do it in the remaining matches. If Jaiswal comes back to form, there is no way you can stop Rajasthan Royals. They will become more dangerous,” he concluded.