Stuart MacGill Found Guilty in Drug Supply Case

Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty of cocaine involvement in Sydney. He admitted introducing his partner's brother to a drug dealer but denied further participation. Prosecutors alleged a A$330,000 cocaine deal. MacGill faced abduction and assault, and will be sentenced in May.

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty of involvement in the supply of cocaine, as a Sydney court handed down its verdict on Thursday. Though acquitted of charges related to the commercial supply of the drug, the 54-year-old admitted to using cocaine and introducing his partner's brother to a dealer.

Prosecutors alleged that MacGill's introduction led to a deal for A$330,000 worth of cocaine, an accusation he has denied. The engagement reportedly took place at MacGill's Sydney restaurant in April 2021. Following the alleged deal, MacGill faced a harrowing ordeal, being abducted and assaulted by a group of men a month later.

Despite the controversies surrounding his legal troubles, MacGill, a proficient spin bowler overshadowed during Shane Warne's era, will await his sentencing slated for May. His case has drawn significant media attention due to his prominent career in the world of cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)