MacGill's legal team challenged the reliability of Person A's testimony, arguing that he was only briefly present to introduce the men before leaving for work.

MacGill organized this meeting beneath his partner's brother's restaurant in Neutral Bay, Sydney, but claimed he was unaware that a drug deal was taking place.

The case revolved around a meeting in April 2021, where MacGill allegedly helped arrange a $330,000 deal for one kilogram of cocaine between his brother-in-law, Marino Sotiropoulos, and a street-level dealer known as Person A.

Evidence presented during the trial indicated that MacGill had a history of purchasing cocaine from Person A, paying $200 for half a gram, and had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the drug's quality.

While the jury cleared MacGill of knowingly participating in the supply of a large commercial quantity of cocaine, they convicted him of a lesser charge related to drug supply, reflecting his involvement in the transaction.

Stuart MacGill, the former Australian cricket star, was found guilty of facilitating a cocaine deal in a New South Wales District Court on March 13, 2025, following an eight-day trial.

MacGill, who played 44 Test matches for Australia and took 208 wickets during his career, was often overshadowed by fellow leg-spinner Shane Warne.

The jury learned that MacGill was a regular user of cocaine and had been purchasing it from the dealer for several years prior to his arrest.

Following the verdict, MacGill displayed little emotion, and his sentencing hearing has been postponed for eight weeks, with a scheduled return to court on May 9, 2025.

The trial revealed crucial details about the meeting involving MacGill, Sotiropoulos, and Person A, highlighting the significance of the carpark where the transaction was discussed.

The court also heard that Sotiropoulos and Person A later attempted to execute further drug deals, including one involving 2kg of cocaine for $660,000, which resulted in the kidnapping incident involving MacGill.

In a separate incident in 2021, MacGill made headlines after being allegedly kidnapped and assaulted, which led to the arrest of four men by New South Wales police.