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Christopher Lance Cairns ONZM (born 13 June 1970) is a former New Zealand cricketer and former ODI captain, who played for the New Zealand cricket team as an all-rounder. Cairns finished his Test career with a batting average of 33.53 and a bowling average of 29.40. In 2000, he was named as one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
Chris Cairns was a versatile allrounder who played for New Zealand from 1989 to 2006. He achieved the rare feat of taking 200 wickets and scoring 3000 runs in Tests, and also played for Nottinghamshire and the ICL.
- Male
- July 13, 1970
- New Zealand
Chris Cairns was one of the best all-rounders in the world, with over 3000 Test runs and 200 wickets, and close to 5000 ODI runs and 200 wickets. He led New Zealand to their first major trophy in 2000 and won them a Test against South Africa in 2004 before retiring in 2006.
Cairns, the 52-year-old former Black Cap, suffered a life-threatening heart attack last year, resulting in an aortic dissection, or a tear in the inner layer of the body's...
Aug 27, 2021 · Chris Cairns, a former New Zealand all-rounder and TV pundit, suffered a stroke during a heart operation and is now on life support. His family confirmed he will undergo a long rehabilitation process at a spinal hospital in Australia.
Apr 8, 2024 · The former NZ cricket star posted a video of his latest milestone on Instagram, showing him walking for the first time without crutches. He has been recovering from a heart attack, a stroke and bowel cancer since August 2021.
Sep 20, 2021 · The former New Zealand all-rounder, who played 62 Tests and 215 ODIs, suffered a tear in his aorta and a spinal stroke in August. He thanked the medical staff who saved his life and said he faced a long road to recovery.
