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Stephen O'Keefe ordered to undergo counselling

Updated on: 08 April,2017 07:41 AM IST  | 
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Australian Test star Stephen O’Keefe has been fined Aus$20,000 (R9.64 lakh approximately) for making “highly inappropriate” comments while drunk during a cricket function and ordered to undergo counselling

Stephen O'Keefe ordered to undergo counselling


Stephen O’Keefe


Sydney: Australian Test star Stephen O’Keefe has been fined Aus$20,000 (R9.64 lakh approximately) for making “highly inappropriate” comments while drunk during a cricket function and ordered to undergo counselling, authorities said yesterday. The spinner, one of the best bowlers during Australia’s recent four-Test series in India, was also banned from playing in the Australian one-day domestic competition this year.


It is the second time the 32-year-old has been in alcohol-fuelled trouble, after being fined last year for offensive conduct at a Sydney hotel. “At an official Cricket NSW function I became intoxicated and made highly inappropriate comments. There is no excuse for this and I take full responsibility and offer an unconditional apology,” he said.


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