Slater removed from flight for 'disruptive' behaviour

Melbourne, May 21 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater was removed from a flight for his "disruptive" behaviour.According to a BBC report, Slater said he was arguing with two friends on Sunday while boarding the Qantas flight from Sydney to Wagga Wagga, a town in New South Wales.The former opening batsman was asked to leave the plane before take-off for what was supposedly unruly behaviour, Qantas said.Slater complied with the request, the airline added."I apologise for the inconvenience this caused other passengers on the flight," Slater said in a statement on Tuesday.According to a local radio station 2GB, Slater was arguing with two women before moving to another part of the 74-seat plane.Slater, a veteran of 74 Tests, is now a renowned commentator.
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