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Warne caught out for doping

HIT FOR SIX The Aussie legspinner said he had tested positive for a banned diuretic -- often used as a masking agent for steroids -- but denied that he was a drug cheat

AP , JOHANNESBURG

Warne had reconstructive surgery on his right shoulder in mid-1998 and had a slow recovery before forcing his way back into the Australian squad that won the 1999 World Cup in England.

He was top wicket taker in the championship with 20 and man of the match in the final at Lord's against Pakistan.

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