Lance Cairns

Wheelchair-bound former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns says he is "very lucky to be alive", three months after a medical emergency left him on life support.

Former Australia coach John Buchanan is set to become the first director of cricket of New Zealand, according to a report.

Former New Zealand all-round Chris Cairns is off life support and is recovering following a heart surgery, his lawyer said on Friday. Cairns had suffered a major medical emergency - an aortic dissection - earlier this month and was put on life support.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has suffered paralysis in his legs after after the stroke in his spine during a life-saving heart surgery in Australia, according to reports. The 51-year-old has returned to Australian capital Canberra where he lives, but remains in a serious condition after suffering complications following major heart surgery in Sydney.

There's no good time to go. There's always a right time and a wrong time. I preferred the right one," says the former Kiwi star.

New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns feels he can talk candidly about the pain of match-fixing allegations brought against him now that he has survived multiple health scares.

MUMBAI: Chris Cairns, who recently conducted a coaching clinic, speaks about New Zealand cricket, his favourite all-rounders and his personal life.

The cricketing world has witnessed some breathtaking clashes, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments throughout its rich history. One such rivalry, which often slipped under the radar, is the face-off between India and New Zealand in the ICC ODI World Cup. The battles between these two cricketing powerhouses have been marked by thrilling encounters, nail-biting finishes, and remarkable displays of skill and determination.

Highly-regarded Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede has joined a rare group of cricketers at the World Cup who have followed their fathers into the tournament.