Chris Cairns
Cricket Bowler
1970 –
Who is Chris Cairns?
Christopher Lance Cairns, ONZM is a former all-rounder who played for the New Zealand international cricket team, the Black Caps, and is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns. He starred in both the One-day and Test New Zealand teams, as well as the Canterbury New Zealand domestic championship team. Cairns also captained the Black Caps on seven occasions, usually when regular captain Stephen Fleming was unavailable.
He was described by Shane Warne, the Australian leg spinner, as the best all-rounder in the world. 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.
After his playing career Cairns went on to become a commentator with Sky Sport New Zealand.
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- Born
- Jun 13, 1970
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- Christopher Lance Cairns
- Spouses
- Nationality
- New Zealand
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on July 23, 2013
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