Michael Slater stripped of Hall of fame status after domestic violence charges

Cricket NSW has removed former Australian cricketer Michael Slater from its Hall of Fame and cancelled his life membership following domestic violence offences. The decision was made during an ordinary general meeting on Monday (December 1) evening after he was found guilty of domestic violence charges.

Slater represented the Australian cricket team between 1993 and 2001. He amassed 5,312 runs in 74 Tests at an average of 42.84, including 14 centuries and 21 half-centuries, with a highest score of 219. The former right-handed batter also scored 987 runs in 42 ODIs at an average of 24.07, including nine half-centuries.

After retiring from cricket, Slater moved into broadcasting, but his commentary contract ended in 2021. He was inducted into the Cricket NSW Hall of Fame in 2015 alongside Mollie Dive and Arthur Mailey.

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Cricket NSW Removes Michael Slater From Hall of Fame and Revokes Life Membership

Cricket NSW has removed Michael Slater from its Hall of Fame and taken away his life membership. This decision comes after several domestic violence offences linked to him.

Since 2016, five women in NSW have taken protection orders against Slater, prompting Cricket NSW to review his honours.

On Monday night, members and delegates voted to cancel his life membership. Slater had submitted a written request asking them to let him keep it, but they still chose to remove him.

Slater was originally made a life member in 2016. With this decision, he is no longer part of the group that includes Mark Taylor, Belinda Clark, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Lisa Sthalekar, the Waugh brothers, Simon Katich, Greg Matthews, and Geoff Lawson.

Michael Slater Sentenced in the Maroochydore District Court

Michael Slater was sentenced in the Maroochydore District Court earlier this year. He had pleaded guilty to several charges, including two counts of choking a woman.

During the sentencing, Judge Glen Cash said that Slater’s behaviour was connected to his long-time battle with alcoholism. The judge also mentioned that this addiction had already taken a serious toll on Slater’s cricket and professional life.

“It’s obvious, Mr Slater, that you are an alcoholic. Regrettably, your alcoholism has brought an end to your profession. Your rehabilitation will not be easy — alcoholism is part of your make-up,” Judge Glen Cash told the court back in April.

Michael Slater Made His Test Debut For Australia in 1993

Michael Slater made his Test debut in 1993 at Old Trafford, the same match in which Shane Warne delivered his famous “ball of the century.” Over the years, Slater formed a strong opening partnership with Mark Taylor for New South Wales and Australia.

After being dropped during the 2001 Ashes tour, Slater stepped away from international cricket and moved into broadcasting. He worked as a commentator in Australia and the UK, most recently with Channel Seven, but his contract was not renewed in 2021.

Last year, the Wagga Wagga City Council held a month-long debate about whether to remove his name from Michael Slater Oval. The ground had been named after him in 2014, long before any domestic-violence charges were laid. The council voted 4-3 in favour of renaming the venue.

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