Auckland: Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been paralyzed in his legs due to a 'spinal stroke' during his heart operation to save him. Cairns is back in Canberra, but his condition is critical. During his heart operation in Sydney, many difficulties were faced. Aaron Lloyd, 51, Cairns' lawyer, said in a statement on Friday, 'Cairns underwent a heart operation to save his life, but during this time he suffered a spinal stroke. which has paralyzed his legs.' He said, 'now he will undergo treatment at a special spinal hospital in Australia.'

Chris, a brilliant all-rounder of his time, is in a very bad financial condition along with his health. Chris, who scored 8,273 runs in international cricket and took 420 wickets, is forced to wash buses to make a living today. There was a time when the all-rounder used to articulate in both ODI and Test cricket formats. He has taken five wickets 13 times in Tests, with 5 centuries. Cairns, known for hitting long sixes, has also scored 4 centuries in ODI.

How did Chris Cairns come off the floor?

In fact, in 2014, Lou Vincent, a New Zealand batsman, was found guilty of match-fixing charges, convicted of 18 corruption cases. The batsman was banned after being found guilty of match-fixing. But Lou Vincent ruined the life of Chris Cairns along with him. Vincent alleged that he had fixed the match only at Cairns' behest. This was followed by an investigation, but no allegations against Chris Cairns were found to be true. But Chris Cairns' economic condition weakened drastically while facing match-fixing allegations. The New Zealand star turned efficaciously and had to work as a bus cleaner in an Auckland shelter. Cairns then worked as a truck driver in Auckland and worked at the bar at night. After that Chris Cairns moved to Australia and now the veteran is fighting the battle of life and death.

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