The ban runs until 10 February 2004 and was announced by the ACB on Saturday.

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However there are grounds for the ban to be reduced pending evidence from the ACB's anti-doping medical adviser.

BBC: Warne out after failed drugs test

The ACB said the positive test had been triggered by fluid reduction medication, which Warne claimed was not performance-enhancing.

BBC: Warne out after failed drugs test

Warne will appear before an ACB Anti-Doping Committee hearing as soon as possible.

BBC: Warne out after failed drugs test

In response to his arrest, rumours swirled, the stockmarket tumbled, interbank lending seized up and some ACB depositors withdrew their money.

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The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) have confirmed that Pakistan will take part in the Super Challenge 2 series, with matches scheduled for 12, 15 and 19 June.

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According to ACB guidelines, Warne faces a mandatory two-year ban from the game if the B sample, which will be tested in the next few weeks, also proves positive.

BBC: Warne out after failed drugs test

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