Portrait of Shane Warne

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Born in Australia · Nationality Australian — Sport / sports governance

Shane Warne

Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Johannesburg 1994: aggressive send-off to Andrew Hudson and fines” and “Bookmaker payment for pitch and weather information”.

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Profile No. 0859 · Updated on 12 October 2026

Portrait of Shane Warne

Photo: Tourism Victoria from Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

8Documented controversies
13Sources
0Formal charge · all time
1Conviction

I. Documented controversies

01

2013-01

Altercation with Marlon Samuels: one-match suspension and fine

Civil / administrative proceedings

Following an altercation in the Big Bash League, Warne received a one-match suspension and a fine for several disciplinary breaches.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    ABC Newsabc.net.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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02

2013-01

Declared captain manoeuvre to avoid over-rate suspension

No legal proceedings

The Stars named another captain on the team sheet while Warne was effectively leading the side; Cricket Australia sanctioned him for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    ABC Newsabc.net.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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03

2013

Serious speeding offence and controversy over TAC partnership

Conviction

Warne was found guilty of exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h while his team was associated with the TAC on road safety.

State of the evidence
Established by a court

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Transport Accident Commissiontac.vic.gov.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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04

2003

Banned diuretic: twelve-month anti-doping suspension

Civil / administrative proceedings

After testing positive for a banned diuretic, Warne was suspended for twelve months by the ACB and did not appeal.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    ABC Newsabc.net.auHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ABC Newsabc.net.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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05

2000

Sexual calls and messages: removal from Australian vice-captaincy

No legal proceedings

Following revelations of sexual calls and comments, Warne acknowledged some of his behaviour, and the ACB removed him from the vice-captaincy.

State of the evidence
Admitted by the person

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    ABC Latelineabc.net.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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06

1994; révélé 1998-1999

Bookmaker payment for pitch and weather information

Civil / administrative proceedings

Warne received money from a bookmaker in exchange for information about playing conditions; the matter had initially been dealt with through a confidential sanction before becoming public.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    The Guardiantheguardian.comHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    The Guardiantheguardian.comHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    ACB report archivei.imgci.comHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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07

1999

Nicorette contract: photographed smoking

No legal proceedings

While involved in a smoking cessation campaign with Nicorette, Warne was photographed smoking, prompting controversy over his commercial credibility.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The Guardiantheguardian.comHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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08

1994

Johannesburg 1994: aggressive send-off to Andrew Hudson and fines

Civil / administrative proceedings

Warne was reprimanded and fined following an aggressive send-off directed at Andrew Hudson; the ACB imposed an additional penalty.

State of the evidence
Documented

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    The Independentindependent.co.ukHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    The Independentindependent.co.ukHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    Cricket Australiacricket.com.auHigh reliability

Last verified: 3 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

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