ICC statement on ACB decision on Shane Warne

The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the issue with Shane Warne related specifically to events that had taken place in Australia under the jurisdiction of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and would therefore be dealt with by the ACB under the ACB Anti Doping Policy.

The ICC's Doping Policy applies only to tests taken during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

As indicated by the ACB today, the ICC is aware that the Australian Board will be making an application to the ICC Technical Committee for a replacement player.

When this application is received, a meeting of the Technical Committee will be convened to deal with the issue and a decision made on this issue.

Brendan McClements
General Manager - Corporate Affairs
International Cricket Council
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