Michael Slater: Latest Articles

Ashes 1998-99: Michael Slater’s 123 at SCG dismantles England’s hopes of drawing series
Abhishek Mukherjee January 3, 2018 9:45 PM IST
That day, at SCG, Michael Slater played one of the greatest innings in history.
Richie Benaud solves Michael Slater’s predicament
Abhishek Mukherjee September 21, 2017 10:38 AM IST
Richie Benaud could be deceptively mischievous off the air, even in the commentary box.
India vs Australia 2017-18: Most heated moments between India and Australia
Vishal Mehra September 17, 2017 7:30 AM IST
In this episode of heated exchanges, we look back at India and Australia, who have been involved in quite a few temper-flaring moments in the
World Cup 1996: Slater substitutes for two teams
Abhishek Mukherjee February 23, 2017 2:26 PM IST
Michael Slater was left out of the match between Australia and Kenya. However, he ended up as being the only person to substitute for two
Michael Slater: 15 facts about former explosive Australian batsman
Chinmay Jawalekar February 21, 2017 3:24 PM IST
An explosive top-order batsman, Slater was particularly impressive in Tests, where he opened the batting and scored over 5,000 runs.
Michael Slater calls Kiwi crowd “savage”; are they?
CricketCountry Staff February 9, 2016 5:11 PM IST
In middle of the tense match, this fan showed a special brand of dancing. Kiwis love their sport but seems former Australian cricketer Michael Slater
Ashes 1994-95: Michael Slater’s 176 at the Gabba shatters England
Abhishek Mukherjee November 15, 2015 2:25 AM IST
Michael Slater's outrageous 176 at the Gabba defined Ashes 1994-95.
Simon Taufel retires as one of the greatest umpires who ever officiated
Arunabha Sengupta September 10, 2014 4:41 AM IST
Simon Taufel bid adieu at an age when most of the erstwhile umpires used to break into the international arena. Yet, he has carved a
Michael Slater: A destructive batsman and a self-destructive cricketer
Jaideep Vaidya August 19, 2014 11:50 PM IST
Born on February 21, 1970, Michael Slater was another one of the many cricketers who could have achieved so much more in their careers, but
Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie bowl West Indies out for 51
Karthik Parimal July 2, 2014 1:51 AM IST
On March 8, 1999, West Indies were shot out for 51, their lowest total in Test cricket at the time, conceding victory to Australia by
Michael Slater rips Pakistan apart with fluent 169 at Brisbane in 1999
Karthik Parimal November 7, 2013 5:03 PM IST
On November 7, 1999, Michael Slater bludgeoned Pakistan by racing to his 13th Test hundred at Brisbane, thereby steering Australia to a 10-wicket win. The
Ashes 1994-95: Shane Warne decimates England with eight-wicket haul
Karthik Parimal October 25, 2013 8:43 PM IST
On November 29, 1994, Shane Warne bagged his best Test figures (8 for 71) as England were wiped out by 184 runs, this after Michael
Sachin Tendulkar is much loved in Australia, says Lisa Sthalekar
Aayush Puthran February 16, 2013 8:30 AM IST
In an exclusive interview with CricketCountry’s Aayush Puthran, Lisa Sthalekar talks about women’s cricket, her Indian connection, the Sachin Tendulkar phenomenon in Australia and lots
Jayawardene, Clarke & Hussey among those with lop-sided overseas records
Arunabha Sengupta January 10, 2013 8:52 AM IST
There is a popular perception that batsmen of the subcontinent – particularly Indians – are tigers only at home, while the ones belonging to the