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Warne Kills Off Comeback Talks
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December 17, 2010, Friday
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AUSTRALIAN spin bowling great Shane Warne finally killed off talk of a comeback saying he had been tempted but was not fit enough.
Media calls for the recall of the 41-year-old began after Australia crumbled to an innings and 71-run loss to England in the second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval last week.
Warne retired from test cricket after Australia's 5-0 Ashes whitewash in 2007 but continues to play in the Indian Premier League.
"I must say I was very flattered and surprised that a lot of you out there wanted me to make a comeback and play in the series," he wrote in the Herald Sun newspaper. "Of course I would love to be out there in the thick of it, but if there was to be a comeback I'd need time to get match fit.
"My general fitness is as good as it's ever been - I have worked hard on that lately - but toiling away for long spells and backing up the next day takes time, practice, lots of physiotherapy and even more dedication.
"I must admit it did cross my mind, but then I woke up in London, where it was snowing, and realized I was only dreaming. So, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there will be no comeback in this Ashes series."
Media calls for the recall of the 41-year-old began after Australia crumbled to an innings and 71-run loss to England in the second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval last week.
Warne retired from test cricket after Australia's 5-0 Ashes whitewash in 2007 but continues to play in the Indian Premier League.
"I must say I was very flattered and surprised that a lot of you out there wanted me to make a comeback and play in the series," he wrote in the Herald Sun newspaper. "Of course I would love to be out there in the thick of it, but if there was to be a comeback I'd need time to get match fit.
"My general fitness is as good as it's ever been - I have worked hard on that lately - but toiling away for long spells and backing up the next day takes time, practice, lots of physiotherapy and even more dedication.
"I must admit it did cross my mind, but then I woke up in London, where it was snowing, and realized I was only dreaming. So, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there will be no comeback in this Ashes series."
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