Michael Slater behind the bars for breaching terms of restraining order

Michael Slater, the former Australian cricketer, was sent behind the bars after he was found guilty of breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO). Back in October, when the veteran was faced with a charge of domestic violence against his former partner, the AVO was filed on behalf of the police.

The police arrested the 51-year-old at West Promenade, Manly at 7:45 AM. After being taken to the police station, Slater was charged with a stalking offense. ‘Using a carriage service to harass’ was reported to be one of the additional charges against the retired left-handed batter.

Slater is now set to appear at the Manly Law Court after not getting a bail, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. A few months ago, Slater had appeared in court during the time when his former partner alleged him of texting and calling on a repeated basis before the current broadcaster turned up at her place.

On October 12 and 13, Slater was found guilty to have stalked his former partner in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Later, his lawyers said that the former batter went to the hospital to consult a psychiatrist for personal treatment.

Michael Slater getting tangled in plenty of controversies

Back in May, Channel 7 axed him from the broadcasting list after he put forth some scathing tweets against Scott Morrison, the Australian Prime Minister. Slater was a part of the commentary panel when the first leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League took place in India.

The tournament had to be halted in May after COVID-19 cases were found in several camps. Thereafter, Slater lashed out at the PM alleging him of treating Australians poorly.

Slater took to Twitter and wrote, “If our government cared for the safety of the Aussies they would allow us to get home. It’s a disgrace!! Blood on your hands PM. How dare you treat us like this. How about you sort out quarantine system. I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect.”

Slater remains one of Australia’s prolific top-order batters in the history of their cricket. In 74 Tests and 42 ODIs, he scored around 6300 runs with 14 tons and 21 half-centuries.