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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 one of the finest allrounders in the world, achieving an allrounder's double of 200 wickets and 3000 runs in 2004. He played for New Zealand, Nottinghamshire and ICC World XI, and won a libel suit against Lalit Modi in 2012.
- 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.
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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.
Feb 5, 2022 · Chris Cairns, 51, who played 62 Tests and 215 ODIs for New Zealand, was diagnosed with bowel cancer six months after a stroke. He said he was lucky to be alive and hoped for a swift recovery.
Aug 20, 2021 · Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns is recovering in hospital after emergency surgery in Sydney for a heart problem. He had suffered an aortic dissection, a tear in the main artery, earlier this month and was transferred from Canberra.
