 Warne tested positive for a banned diuretic in January |
Shane Warne has been awarded a bowling prize, even though he his serving a drugs ban. The 33-year-old Australian was honoured for best Test bowling performance of the year by Wisden.
Warne has been banned from playing until February 2004 after he tested positive for a banned diuretic before this year's World Cup.
His award was for taking 27 wickets at an average of 12.67, helping Australia to rout Pakistan 3-0 in October 2002.
The leg-spinner said he was determined to make a comeback when his ban ends.
He said: "I had been through a tough time for six to seven months. I hope to come back in February."
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