New book from former Black Caps skipper reveals he might not have been witness against Chris Cairns had he known how crucial his evidence was to Crown case. Related Content Brendon McCullum - Declared excerpt: McCullum was smoking in toilets during semifinal win The Big Read: How Chris Cairns was acquitted Video Chris Cairns: It's been five years of hellHe says he originally planned to play at this year's T20 World Cup in India, then concentrate solely on test matches to prolong his career. The pressure of playing international cricket had worn thin, but McCullum said the public scrutiny of his decision to give evidence at Cairns' trial had also taken its toll. How the saga unfolded2006: Chris Cairns ends 17-year international cricket career with 200 wickets and 3000 test runs, considered one of the great all-rounders. 2013: Vincent confesses match-fixing to Heath Mills, head of the New Zealand cricket players' union.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2016 15:56 UTC