Hampshire's Director of cricket Tim Tremlett was optimistic that Shane Warne will be fit in time for the World Cup in February, and subsequently to join Hampshire as captain for the 2003 season.

"Reports" said Tim "coming out of Australia today (Monday) state that Shane has had an exploratory operation on his shoulder after suffering a dislocation during the VB Series match against England on Sunday." (see ACB report below).

Tim Tremlett had spoken today to new First team manager Paul Terry, and Hampshire physio Pat Farhart who are closely monitoring the situation. Pat had spoken to his Australian counterpart, who was upbeat about the situation.

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