Former cricketer Stuart MacGill guilty over cocaine deal but acquitted of major drug supply

Sydney court finds leg-spinner arranged meeting between dealer and brother-in-law but jury dismissed he knew quantity

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Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill might still be jailed, but he has been spared a potential life sentence over his role in a $330,000 cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping.

The former leg-spinner, whose post-cricket life has been marred by regular cocaine use, was acquitted on Thursday of taking part in a large commercial drug supply that began under his restaurant in April 2021.