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Warne banned, fined after ugly T20 bust-up

Australian star Shane Warne admitted on Monday he went too far after being banned for one match and fined Aus$4,500 (US$4,700) for an ugly, foul-mouthed clash with West Indian Marlon Samuels.

Australian cricketer Shane Warne in Melbourne on November 8, 2011. Warne was banned for one match and fined Aus$4,500 Monday after an ugly, foul-mouthed clash with West Indian Marlon Samuels during a Twenty20 match in Melbourne.

The spin legend, captaining the Melbourne Stars against city rivals the Renegades in the domestic Big Bash tournament on Sunday, was furious that Samuels pulled back David Hussey when the batsman was turning for a second run.

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