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Channel 9 ends Warne’s contract

Shane Warne’s off-field sexploits have reportedly cost him his lucrative commentating job with Australian broadcaster Channel 9.Kerry P...

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Shane Warne’s off-field sexploits have reportedly cost him his lucrative commentating job with Australian broadcaster Channel 9.

Kerry Packer terminated an Australian $300,000 worth contract with Warne after learning of his involvement with a 25-year-old British student, according to reports in ‘News Limited’ newspapers here.

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