Sorry to disappoint but I'm not coming back: Warne

There will be no comeback in this Ashes series said Australian spin legend Shane Warne putting to rest the frenzied speculation about his possible return to Test cricket due to the teams continuing slump The flamboyant cricketerturnedcommentator who has been offered a million dollars to come back and rescue Australias floundering Ashes campaign said he is flattered by the attention but it wont be possible for him to actually return Im sorry to disappoint you but there will be no comeback in this Ashes series the 41yearold wrote in his column for The Herald Sun I must say I was very flattered and surprised that a lot of you out there wanted me to make a comeback and play in the series he said Warne said although he would have wanted to be in the thick of things but it would require quite an effort to be match fit if there was to be a comeback Id need time to get matchfit My general fitness is as good as its ever been I have worked hard on that lately but toiling away for long spells and backing up the next day takes time practice lots of physiotherapy and even more dedication I must admit it did cross my mind but then I woke up in London where it was snowing and realised I was only dreaming he said I will continue to help the Aussie boys any way I can in their quest to reclaim the Ashes Warne predicted that the Aussies who are down 01 in the series would win the third match in Perth to draw level and keep the contest alive I think they will win this match because they know the conditions better They also know the length to bowl which will help them take 20 wickets Its about giving the English something to think about start them doubting themselves and worrying about Australia he said Warne however conceded that a loss in Perth could trigger wholesale changes in the team The way the Australian team plays this week will give us an indication of where it is really at If the team fails here then there will be some big changes at the end of the series but a win could change everything Warne lavished praise on rookie spinner Michael Beer who could not get into the final XI for the ongoing third Test Im sure the dressing room was daunting when he walked in because he did not know many teammates but by now they will have realised he is a feisty player who doesnt get overawed and gives as good as he gets He is an inyourface player and as I said earlier this is what the Australian team needs He could surprise many with his ability to spin the ball With his change of pace he reminds me a lot of New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori he said