Last updated on March 21st, 2024 at 04:54 pm
Michael Slater is an Australian cricketer who played for the Australian cricket team between 1992 and 2003. Slater is a right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper. He is the son of former Australian cricketer Ken Slater.
1. Michael Slater: A brief biography
Michael Slater was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1966. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales in 1985, and his Test debut for Australia in 1993. Slater was a stylish and aggressive batsman, and was one of the most successful batsmen of his generation. He was a key player in Australia’s dominant run in the 1990s and early 2000s, and was the first Australian batsman to score 10,000 Test runs. Slater retired from international cricket in 2003. He continued to play first-class cricket until 2009, and is now a commentator and coach.
2. Michael Slater: A family man
Michael Slater was a family man. He loved his wife and his children more than anything in the world. He worked hard to provide for them, and he was always there for them when they needed him. He was a good husband and a good father, and he was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
3. Michael Slater: Domestic Career highlights
Michael Slater is one of the most successful domestic cricketers in Australian history. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales in 1992, and scored a century on debut. Slater went on to score over 10,000 runs in first-class cricket, and was a key player in the New South Wales team that won the Sheffield Shield six times. He also represented Australia in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and was a member of the team that won the World Cup in 1999. Slater’s domestic career highlights include:
– Scoring a century on debut for New South Wales
– Winning the Sheffield Shield six times with New South Wales
– Representing Australia in ODIs and T20Is
– Winning the World Cup in 1999.
4. Michael Slater: ICC International Career highlights
-In 2004, Slater was appointed as an ICC international match referee
-He has refereed in 43 Tests, 72 ODIs and 10 T20Is
-Slater was the referee for the final of the 2010 ICC World Twenty20
-He was also the referee for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final
-Slater has been highly praised for his professionalism and impartiality as a referee.
5. Michael Slater: IPL Career highlights
-Michael Slater is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer
-He is known for his aggressive batting style and is the only player to score a century in his first and last test matches
-Slater played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals
-He was captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the first season of the IPL
-Slater’s career highlights in the IPL include scoring a century in the 2007 final and taking 5/16 against the Delhi Daredevils in 2009
-He was voted the IPL’s best overseas player in 2009
Michael Slater is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer. He is known for his aggressive batting style and is the only player to score a century in his first and last test matches. Slater played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals. He was captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the first season of the IPL.
Slater’s career highlights in the IPL include scoring a century in the 2007 final and taking 5/16 against the Delhi Daredevils in 2009. He was voted the IPL’s best overseas player in 2009.
6. Michael Slater: Achievements
Michael Slater is an Australian cricket player who has achieved much in his career. He is a former test cricketer for Australia, and is now a commentator and cricket analyst for the Nine Network.
Slater made his test cricket debut for Australia in November 1993 against Sri Lanka. He played in 73 tests, scoring 6,566 runs at an average of 42.42. He is a two-time winner of the Allan Border Medal, which is awarded to the player of the year in Australian cricket. Slater also holds the record for the most test centuries scored by an Australian opener, with 24.
Since retiring from cricket, Slater has become a commentator and cricket analyst for the Nine Network. He has provided expert analysis for Nine’s coverage of the Cricket World Cup, the Ashes, the Indian Premier League, and the Big Bash League. He is also a regular panelist on the cricket-themed comedy show The Cricket Show.
7. Michael Slater : The philanthropist
Slater is a generous philanthropist. He has given millions of dollars to various charities, including the United Way, the American Cancer Society, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Slater is also a major donor to his alma mater, the University of Dayton. In recognition of his philanthropy, the University of Dayton named its business school the Michael J. Slater School of Business.
Slater is a devout Catholic. He and his wife, Shelly, are active members of the St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati. The Slaters have four children.
