Michael Slater, a former Test cricketer for Australia, has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges. However, the 55-year-old is expected to be released based on time already served. The remainder of his sentence has been suspended for five years. Slater was taken into custody last year on charges of unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and choking or suffocation. The offences took place between December 2023 and April last year....

The 55-year-old walked free after he was granted an early release, national broadcaster ABC reported, having served more than a year in custody while waiting for the case to be heard. He could be returned to jail to complete the sentence in full if he commits another serious crime within the next five years, according to Australian media. An earlier court hearing was told Slater, who worked as high-profile television pundit after retiring from cricket, battled mental health conditions that could result in "impulsive and reckless" behaviour. Slater played 74...

Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a partly suspended four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges. However, the 55-year-old will walk free - having already served more than a year in custody after being refused bail in 2024. Slater, who played 74 Tests for Australia between 1993 and 2001, pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault, one of unlawful striking, one of assault occasioning bodily harm, burglary and two counts of strangulation. Judge Glen Cash told Slater "alcoholism is part of your make-up" and...