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Daily Mail
12-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Huge twist in trial of men accused of kidnapping, stripping and beating cricket great Stuart MacGill
One of the six men who had been charged with the alleged kidnapping of former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has had his charges dropped just before he was due to go to trial. In May, MacGill avoided jail time after a jury found him guilty of taking part in the supply of $330,000 worth of cocaine. The 54-year-old is serving a community sentence after the jury found him guilty of a lesser charge of supplying an indictable quantity of cocaine. However, the jury found him not guilty of taking part in a large commercial drug supply. MacGill had pleaded not guilty but admitted that he had introduced his partner's brother to his drug dealer, adding that he had not played a part in the drug deal. The jury later rejected that claim, with Judge Nicole Noman sentencing MacGill to an intensive corrections order which will span one year and 10 months. Judge Noman told the court that MacGill had played an indispensable role in facilitating the drug deal. 'His role was essential to bring the parties together and for the transaction to occur,' the judge said. The events that transpired later led to MacGill allegedly being kidnapped. A group of six men had been due to stand trial on Monday at the NSW District Court in Parramatta. The group included Frederick Schaaf, Richard Schaaf, Elijah Schaaf, Marino Sotiropoulos, Son Minh Nguyen and Vaeluagaomatagi Feilo. But the court heard on Monday that the Director of Public Prosecutions had chosen to withdraw the charges against Elijah Schaaf. Elijah Schaaf had pleaded not guilty to one count of being an accessory after the fact to kidnapping. He also pleaded not guilty to a separate charge of being an accessory before the fact to take or detain in company with an intention to get an advantage. The other men have all pleaded not guilty to their alleged roles in the kidnapping. MacGill was alleged to have been kidnapped from outside his Cremorne apartment in April 2021. The former Australian cricketer was allegedly taken to a property at Bringelly. It is alleged he was assaulted and threatened with a gun. Alleged demands for money were also made. MacGill was allegedly held for an hour before he was released. The right-arm leg spinner played 44 Test matches and three ODI matches for Australia. He'd go on to take 208 wickets during his Test Career, while scoring 6038 runs. In his domestic career, he'd play for New South Wales, Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Western Australia, taking 774 wickets before permanently retiring from cricket in 2012, after coming out of retirement to play for the Sydney Sixers for a season.
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
India top pacer Shami asked to pay Rs400,000 in monthly alimony
Mohammed Shami, a top pacer, has been ordered to pay alimony of Rs 400,000 every month to his estranged wife in a ruling on Tuesday, June 1. The order directs him to pay Rs 150,000 per month for his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan's personal maintenance and Rs 250,000 towards the care and expenses of their daughter. Earlier, the cricketer had been directed to pay her Rs 50,000 per month and an additional Rs 80,000 for their daughter's expenses. Which Jahan then appealed, in which her legal counsel argued that Shami's financial circumstances could support a higher alimony amount. According to his income tax return for the financial year 2021, Shami's annual income was approximately Rs 6 million per month. Jahan claimed her combined monthly expenses, including those for her daughter, exceeded Rs 600,000. The High Court ruled in her favour after taking these details into account. In 2014, former model and Kolkata Knight Riders cheerleader Hasin Jahan tied the knot with Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami. The following year, they welcomed a daughter. However, by 2018, their marriage had taken a turbulent turn. Jahan publicly leveled serious accusations against Shami, including domestic abuse, dowry-related harassment, and even involvement in match-fixing. She further claimed that Shami had ceased to support her financially, deepening the rift between them. India
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liam Dawson: I'm ready to embrace unexpected revival of my England career
Liam Dawson is ready to embrace the unexpected revival of his England career, having spent the last three years learning to let it go. Dawson's international CV has been more stop than start since he debuted in 2016, a frequent squad member who collected just 20 caps across all three formats before an abrupt halt seemingly saw the left-arm spinner consigned to the past. Advertisement As England searched far and wide for slow bowling solutions in red and white ball cricket, he quietly levelled up at Hampshire to become one of the most productive performers on the county circuit. On Friday, the 35-year-old finally returned to the fold for Harry Brook's first T20 as captain and gave his team-mates a strong reminder of what they have been missing. He walked away as player-of-the-match after picking up four for 20 against the West Indies – his best figures in an England shirt – and a chance to end his playing days on a stage he had almost given up on. 'I had got to an age where I probably thought international cricket was gone,' he admitted. Advertisement 'In my domestic career, I've tried to go out there and just enjoy playing for whoever I'm playing for. It was about going out there and not worrying about playing for England. 'I think that can hamper you sometimes so I've not really worried about that. I'm at an age now where I know that I'm close to finishing. 'I'm on the edge of that. So now it's just about enjoyment, trying to work smarter in your training and just believing that you're good enough.' 1st ODI, Edgbaston - Eng won by 238 runs 2nd ODI, Cardiff - Eng won by 3 wkts 3rd ODI, Oval - Eng won by 7 wkts 1st T20, Durham - Eng won by 21 runs 2nd T20, Bristol - Jun 8 3rd T20, Southampton - Jun 10 One man who has no doubt that Dawson has the quality to thrive is Brook. He was a driving force in bringing the all-rounder back into the fold and has earmarked him for a significant role at next year's T20 World Cup on turning tracks in India and Sri Lanka. Advertisement 'Personally, I think he's been knocking on the door for years to try and solidify that spot and the performance we saw from him was awesome,' said Brook. 'Him and Adil Rashid working in tandem at both ends is going be good to watch in the coming years. He can also help the younger lads along the way, to have him in the inner circle when they are bowling is going to help us a lot.' Dawson's counsel could be particularly valuable for Jacob Bethell, whose electric batting and fielding is currently running ahead of his left-arm finger spin. England are keen for him to develop into a genuine all-round package and having a seasoned campaigner as mentor may be the key that unlocks his full potential. Advertisement 'I'd love to speak to him about bowling and I'm sure I'll get to know him more as the series goes on,' said Dawson. Dawson plans to assist Jacob Bethell (pictured) with his left-arm spin (Joe Giddens/PA) 'He's a great talent. Watching him in the nets yesterday…he's a freak. I'm sure he'll play a lot for England.' The series continues in Bristol on Sunday and concludes at Dawson's stomping ground in Southampton on Tuesday, games he is surely inked in for already. Yet his experiences mean he has no intention of taking his shirt for granted. He added: 'I know how cricket works, you've got to be consistent and it's only one game. So I'll park this and go again. It would be nice to play at my home ground, if selected.'
The Independent
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Liam Dawson: I'm ready to embrace unexpected revival of my England career
Liam Dawson is ready to embrace the unexpected revival of his England career, having spent the last three years learning to let it go. Dawson's international CV has been more stop than start since he debuted in 2016, a frequent squad member who collected just 20 caps across all three formats before an abrupt halt seemingly saw the left-arm spinner consigned to the past. As England searched far and wide for slow bowling solutions in red and white ball cricket, he quietly levelled up at Hampshire to become one of the most productive performers on the county circuit. On Friday, the 35-year-old finally returned to the fold for Harry Brook's first T20 as captain and gave his team-mates a strong reminder of what they have been missing. He walked away as player-of-the-match after picking up four for 20 against the West Indies – his best figures in an England shirt – and a chance to end his playing days on a stage he had almost given up on. 'I had got to an age where I probably thought international cricket was gone,' he admitted. 'In my domestic career, I've tried to go out there and just enjoy playing for whoever I'm playing for. It was about going out there and not worrying about playing for England. 'I think that can hamper you sometimes so I've not really worried about that. I'm at an age now where I know that I'm close to finishing. 'I'm on the edge of that. So now it's just about enjoyment, trying to work smarter in your training and just believing that you're good enough.' 1st ODI, Edgbaston - Eng won by 238 runs 2nd ODI, Cardiff - Eng won by 3 wkts 3rd ODI, Oval - Eng won by 7 wkts 1st T20, Durham - Eng won by 21 runs 2nd T20, Bristol - Jun 8 3rd T20, Southampton - Jun 10 One man who has no doubt that Dawson has the quality to thrive is Brook. He was a driving force in bringing the all-rounder back into the fold and has earmarked him for a significant role at next year's T20 World Cup on turning tracks in India and Sri Lanka. 'Personally, I think he's been knocking on the door for years to try and solidify that spot and the performance we saw from him was awesome,' said Brook. 'Him and Adil Rashid working in tandem at both ends is going be good to watch in the coming years. He can also help the younger lads along the way, to have him in the inner circle when they are bowling is going to help us a lot.' Dawson's counsel could be particularly valuable for Jacob Bethell, whose electric batting and fielding is currently running ahead of his left-arm finger spin. England are keen for him to develop into a genuine all-round package and having a seasoned campaigner as mentor may be the key that unlocks his full potential. 'I'd love to speak to him about bowling and I'm sure I'll get to know him more as the series goes on,' said Dawson. 'He's a great talent. Watching him in the nets yesterday…he's a freak. I'm sure he'll play a lot for England.' The series continues in Bristol on Sunday and concludes at Dawson's stomping ground in Southampton on Tuesday, games he is surely inked in for already. Yet his experiences mean he has no intention of taking his shirt for granted. He added: 'I know how cricket works, you've got to be consistent and it's only one game. So I'll park this and go again. It would be nice to play at my home ground, if selected.'
Arabian Business
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Arabian Business
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after 14 years
In a significant development in the cricketing world, Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli officially announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 36 on Monday. 'It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever,' Kohli said via a post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@ 'As I step away from this format, it's not easy but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile #269, signing off,' the post read. This decision concludes a 14-year long career in the longest format of the game, during which Kohli became one of India's most popular athlete. Kohli's Test career began in June 2011, when he made his debut against the West Indies. In over 113 matches, he scored 9,230 runs at an average of 48.73, which includes 30 centuries and 29 half-centuries. He also captained the Indian team in 68 Test matches, securing 40 wins, the most by any Indian captain in the format. Under his leadership, India reached the top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time and made it to the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Kohli's approach to leadership helped transform the Indian cricket team into one of the most formidable teams in world cricket. His retirement from Test cricket follows the recent announcement by fellow teammate Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, who will also step away from the format. This marks a transition for India's Test squad as they prepare for their five-match series against England, which is scheduled to begin in June 2025. Kohli had already announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
