Former Test opener collapsed in Australia court

Former Test cricket and commentator Michael Slater collapsed on the floor at Maroochydore Magistrates Court after his bail was denied on Tuesday.

The 54-year-old is facing a total of 19 charges relating to alleged offence. The charges include domestic violence offences of unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and choking or suffocation.

According to police Slater sent unwanted text messages and made intimidating phone calls over the last six months.

The former batter is due to appear in court again at the end of May.

The court heard Slater has mental health conditions that can result in “impulsive and reckless” behaviour, ABC News reported.

Slater was arrested Friday for the alleged offences between December 5 and April 12, and on 10 counts of contravening a domestic violence order.

It is worth mentioning here that since making Australia debut 1993, he played 73 Test matches, scoring 5,312 runs at an average of almost 43.

He also played 42 One day internationals before retiring from professional cricket in 2004 and joined television commentary.