Former Australian Test opener Michael Slater was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a raft of domestic violence charges.
The 55-year-old received a suspended four-year prison sentence and walked free after being granted an early release, 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.
Slater pled guilty to domestic violence charges, including stalking and assault.
An earlier court hearing was told Slater, who worked as high-profile TV pundit after retiring from cricket, battled mental health conditions that could result in “impulsive and reckless” behaviour.
Slater played 74 Tests from 1993 to 2001, chalking up more than 5,000 runs for Australia including 14 centuries.
He also played 42 ODIs before retiring from cricket in 2004.
© Agence France-Presse
