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Former cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been convicted of domestic violence offences. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Control and focus - the same qualities that made Michael Slater a world-class opening batsman - have led to his first convictions, and the former Test cricketer's labelling as a "domestic abuser".

The 52-year-old, who played 74 matches in the baggy green before a long stint in the commentary box, was convicted on Wednesday of common assault, breaching a restraining order and two other offences against a woman.

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