Chris Cairns' fight to leave wheelchair and walk after heart surgery, spinal stroke

Chris Dutton
Updated November 15 2021 - 10:25am, first published November 13 2021 - 2:30pm

Chris Cairns says he sidestepped death, but one of New Zealand's greatest cricketers doesn't know if he will be able to stand or walk again.

Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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