Chris Cairns on February 14, 2006 - the day he announced he would retire from international cricket. Photo / Greg BowkerChris Cairns on February 14, 2006 - the day he announced he would retire from international cricket. Photo / Greg BowkerNew Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns is off life support and has been able to communicate with his family from hospital in Sydney. He was rushed to a Sydney hospital for emergency heart surgery last week and has been on life support since. "I'm pleased to advise that Chris is off life support and has been able to communicate with his family from hospital in Sydney," the statement reads.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 19, 2021 22:41 UTC