International cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty of supplying cocaine in Australia
This cricketer was involved in the cocaine deal... The court found him guilty, the decision on the sentence will be given after 8 weeks.
07:23 PM Mar 13, 2025 IST
|
Alka Singh
Former spinner Stuart McGill has been found guilty of being involved in the cocaine deal. According to Australian media reports, McGill did not have much expression on his face at the time of the verdict. He will be sentenced after eight weeks. But International cricketer has got a 'clean chit' for participating in the supply of drugs on a large scale.
International cricketer Stuart MacGill
The jury of Sydney District Court has acquitted the 54-year-old former leg-spinner of being involved in the deal of one kg of cocaine worth 330000 Australian dollars in April 2021. Although Australian spinner has been found guilty of being involved in drug supply.
According to Australian media reports, McGill did not have much expression on his face at the time of the verdict.
He will be sentenced after 8 weeks
The court was told that McGill introduced his regular drug dealer to his close relative Marino Sotiropoulos at his restaurant in Sydney. McGill said that he was not aware of the deal, but the prosecutors claimed that the deal would not have been possible without his involvement.
Summary
Stuart McGill represented Australia in 44 Test matches (1998-2008). During this time, he took 208 wickets. His best bowling in an innings was 8/108.
Also Read: Rishabh pant sister wedding: MS Dhoni's dance stole the show, video viral
Also Read: ICC Rankings: Kuldeep-Jadeja's blast... Hitman Rohit benefits in ICC rankings, Kohli slips
Next Article