'Warne could have played in few WC matches'

Sydney: Banned Australian spin bowler Shane Warne could have played in early World Cup matches last February but chose instead to admit having tested positive for a banned drug, an official said on Wednesday.

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Friday is Warne's D-Day; 'more pills report is rubbish'

Sydney: The hearing into Shane Warne's positive drug test would be held on Friday, the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) said on Wednesday.

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Friday is Warne's D-Day; 'more pills report is rubbish'

Sydney: The hearing into Shane Warne's positive drug test would be held on Friday, the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) said on Wednesday.

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Warne's 'B' sample also positive, faces two-year ban

Sydney: Australian leg spinner Shane Warne's 'B' sample also tested positive for the banned diuretics and the cricketer now faces a maximum two-year ban from international cricket.

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Warne's 'B' sample also positive, faces two-year ban

Sydney: Australian leg spinner Shane Warne's 'B' sample also tested positive for the banned diuretics and the cricketer now faces a maximum two-year ban from international cricket.

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Warne would face two-year ban, says AOC chief Coates

Sydney: Cricket legend Shane Warne would face a two-year ban from competition if his positive drug test was assessed under Australian Olympic standards, according to the country's Games chief.

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Warne would face two-year ban, says AOC chief Coates

Sydney: Cricket legend Shane Warne would face a two-year ban from competition if his positive drug test was assessed under Australian Olympic standards, according to the country's Games chief.

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Warne can not use mum as an excuse: AMA chief Phelps

Sydney: Shane Warne could not use his mother as an excuse for taking a banned drug that could end his cricket career, Australian Medical Association (AMA) president Kerryn Phelps said on Thursday.

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Warne caught in intelligence-based testing, says ASDA

Sydney: Shane Warne's drug test last month was not a random sampling but an "intelligence-based" testing undertaken after analysing high-risk factors, the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA) has said.

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Warne caught in intelligence-based testing, says ASDA

Sydney: Shane Warne's drug test last month was not a random sampling but an "intelligence-based" testing undertaken after analysing high-risk factors, the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA) has said.

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