Warne has been keeping a low profile

Warne, currently banned from playing cricket for testing positive for a banned substance, is now embroiled in allegations he sent a South African woman lewd text messages.

Warne has laid low since the allegations surfaced at the weekend.

But he has issued a statement of denial through his management company.

Waugh has backed the 33-year-old spinner, claiming "enemies in the media" were kicking Warne while he was down.

I think a lot of people have made their judgement before they know the facts Steve Waugh Warne in trouble again

Waugh said: "I don't know the full story, I'm sure you guys [media] don't know it either.

"You've got to give the guy a fair chance and let him have his say and when he does that, respect what he says and then make a judgement from there.

"But I think a lot of people have made their judgement before they know the facts."

Helen Cohen Alon has claimed she was offered 200,000 rand (�17,500) to keep quiet about their relationship.

Waugh said he felt for Warne and his family for being involved in another controversy.

"I am part of the cricket side and we have some loyalty to each other ... I feel for Shane and what's happened," said Waugh.

"He's human, he makes mistakes and I think he pays for his pretty heavily. I certainly support Shane and his family.

"It's a tough time, a lot of people are sort of kicking the boot in right now and a lot of his enemies in the media are having a crack at him.

"As a team-mate I feel sorry for him and what's happened, particularly his family."