What happened with Chris Cairns?
What happened with Chris Cairns?
New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns on Monday said he was “facing possibly the greatest challenge” of his life after being left paralysed following a stroke during a heart operation.
How old is Chris Cairns?
51 years (June 13, 1970)
Chris Cairns/Age
The 51-year-old initially underwent surgery in Canberra for the aortic dissection before being moved to Sydney for further treatment. He has lived in the Australian capital with his wife and children for several years.
Who is Chris Cairns married to?
Ruth Lesliem. 1997–1998
Melanie Croser
Chris Cairns/Spouse
Is Chris Cairns related to Lance Cairns?
Bernard Lance Cairns (born 10 October 1949) is a former all-rounder who played for the New Zealand cricket team, and is the father of New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns. He was also known for the unusual bat he played with throughout much of his career. Cairns was a swing bowler with an unorthodox ‘front on’ action.
What is Chris Cairns best known for?
At the peak of his powers, Cairns was named one of the Wisden Almanack’s five cricketers of the year in 2000. One of New Zealand’s greatest all-rounders, Cairns was a key figure in the Black Caps’ 2-1 series win in England in 1999, and their only 50-over world title in the ICC Knockout Trophy in Kenya in 2000.
Is Chris Cairns still married?
Cairns is married to Melanie Croser, an Australian who works for the sports marketing group Octagon in Sydney. It is his third marriage.
Does Chris Cairns have a child?
Bram Cairns
Noah CairnsIsabel Louise CairnsThomas Cairns
Chris Cairns/Children
Is Chris Cairns married?
What happened to Lance Cairns daughter?
Mr Cairns lost a daughter, Louise, in a level crossing accident in 1993. His son, cricketer Chris Cairns, said the campaign hoped to discourage people from taking risks by pushing the message that every near miss will be reported to police.
What was Chris Cairns batting average in cricket?
Christopher Lance Cairns ONZM 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.
Who was the wicket keeper that Chris Cairns bowled?
During the Lord’s Test against England, he bowled England wicket-keeper Chris Read for zero. Read was ducking to the ball, what he thought was a beamer from Chris Cairns but was a well-disguised slower ball. Cairns also played in the World Cricket Tsunami Appeal ODI, at the MCG.
Who is Chris Cairns from North Canberra married to?
Cairns is married to Melanie Croser, an Australian who works for the sports marketing group Octagon in Sydney. It is his third marriage. Cairns lives in Canberra and played for the local club North Canberra Gungahlin Eagles in the 2011/12 season. Chris Cairns got married to Mel Croser in 2010.
How did Chris Cairns get involved in match fixing?
In December 2013, Cairns was the subject of allegations in an ICC investigation into match-fixing. He is alleged to have attempted to manipulate games in India when he was captain of the Chandigarh Lions in the short lived Indian Cricket League. Cairns has rejected these claims.
