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Articles
from 1996
Big
hitting competitor
An early "coming of age" piece on Cairns and his cricketing
relationship with his father.
Articles
from 1997
An
Indophile to the core
Cairns' thoughts on touring India and marriage.
Cairns
revels in role of senior statesman
A preview of New Zealand's three-Test tour of Australia in 1997
and the role Cairns was expected to play.
Articles
from 1998
Cairns
hopes to improve as an allrounder in Sri Lanka
A discussion of Cairns' all-round role from mid 1998.
Cairns
chases 200
After taking 100 wickets, Chris Cairns would be eyeing a double-ton,
said Lance.
Interview
with Cairns from Rediff
Chris
Cairns strikes out in marriage
Concerned with the initial idealism followed by break-up of Cairns'
marriage, rather than cricket.
Articles
from 1999
Cairns
joins select 100 club
Cairns wanted to make his 100th one-day international a noteworthy
one (and he did).
Chris
Cairns - the frustrations of an athlete
Cairns feature from the 1999 World Cup program.
In
the name of the son
Cairns followed his father's footsteps and led New Zealand to victory
in England.
Cairns
goes one up on father
Cairns passed his father's wicket tally (just as the previous article
predicted).
Chris
Cairns emerges as a guiding light
Cairns feature from the Times.
The
canny Kiwi strikes with a juicy jaffa
The infamous Chris Cairns' delivery that took the wicket of Chris
Read prompted a Guardian feature on the 'con-man' bowler.
Cairns'
skill puts Kiwis in overdrive
Hadlee on Cairns' 'coming of age'.
Interview
with Cairns from the Calcutta Telegraph
Interview
with Cairns from Rediff
Maverick
Kiwi takes wings in tough world
This piece on the rise of Chris Cairns from the Deccan Herald during
New Zealand's tour there in November.
Delivering
on promise
The Press have their say on Cairnsey 'stepping out of his father's
shadow', and all that.
An
exceptional record
A preview of Cairns' testimonial match in 1999 and an overview of
the career it celebrated.
Cairns
proves he's all class
Cairns continued to emerge as a 'superstar' in the Tests against
the West Indies.
Articles
from 2000
The
redemption of Chris Cairns
This feature from North & South magazine covers most aspects
- positive and negative - of Cairns' life and career. It is a fascinating
read. At almost 9,000 words in length, it would want to be!
Cairns
climbs off deck and looks for more
Despite crushing defeat by Australia, Cairns was still keen
to compete and show how he's changed
ICC
doing the right things to promote cricket: Cairns
Cairns comments on ICC measures to promote the game as well
as NZC initiatives, as well as cricket as a lifestyle.
Cairns
scores awards hat-trick
Cairns took out the batting, bowling and all-round New Zealand Cricket
awards.
Cairns
looks forward to South African tour
Cairns' thoughts on the upcoming tour and his longer-term cricketing
future.
Wisden:
Five Cricketers of the Year
Cairns was named one of the Wisden Almanack's five Cricketers of
the Year on account of his performances in 1999.
Interview
with Chris Cairns
Cairns gave this interview during the Singapore Challenge in August.
Apparently Cairns, now Vice Captain, believes he will one day captain
New Zealand.
Interview
with Chris Cairns
Cairns talks about his experiences as an all-rounder, some recent
series, and the New Zealand team.
Cairns
finally makes his mark
The BBC have their say on Cairns stepping out of the shadows to
become a truly great all-rounder.
No
resting on laurels for Cairns
Cairns is eager to continue to prove that he is the world's greatest
all-rounder, and took positive steps in the Test series against
Zimbabwe by becoming New Zealand's second highest ever wicket-taker
and scoring his fourth Test century.
Chris
Cairns towers as world's 'best' allrounder
Another piece on Cairns as the world's best all-rounder inspired
by Cairns overtaking Danny Morrison in wicket-taking and notching
up another century.
Chris
Cairns' African Safari Tour 2000
Read Chris Cairns' own column commenting on New Zealand's tours
to Zimbabwe, Kenya and Africa. (NB this link will take you out of
this site)
Chris
Cairns Profile
A profile of Cairns from BBC Sport Online.
Cairns
hero of greatest day
Although battling a knee injury, Cairns scored 102* in the ICC KnockOut
final, leading New Zealand to victory and their first ever tournament
trophy. New Zealand's win, and Cairns' innings, have been recognised
as all-time greatests.
Dad
wants Cairns home to recuperate
Lance Cairns wants his son to come home and get fit for New Zealand's
home season rather than battle on through New Zealand's lengthy
tour of South Africa with a knee injury.
Cairns'
innings fit to rank among finest
Lynn McConnell rates Cairns' century against India top of New Zealand's
ten greatest-ever one-day innings.
Salute
to a rebel cricketer who has discovered his cause
Yet another piece about Cairns' greatness and his 'coming of age',
this one from the Otago Daily Times in the wake of his 102* against
India.
Climbs
Mt Everest on a dodgy knee
This article likens Cairns' climb to greatness to scaling Mt Everest
- despite numerous injuries and other set-backs - and identifies
Cairns as perhaps the most significant individual player of the
team game.
Change
of approach for Cairns
Knee injury forced Cairns to bowl of a much shortened run-up in
the ICC KnockOut final. The change proved highly effective, and
it may become permanent in a move to extend Cairns' injury-hampered
career.
Chris
Cairns Profile
Not so much a profile as a bit of panegyric, a bit of fun, a bit
of unorthodox sports writing from an unidentified Cricnet author.
NZ
Cricket must tread carefully over Cairns' injured knee
Cairns must be fit for the Tests at home against Pakistan, which
means resting his injured knee.
Cairns'
return leaves big gap in career CV
Chris Cairns will miss the Test series in South Africa and return
home for whatever treatment is needed on his injured knee, prologing
his record of never having played a Test match against South Africa.
Year
in review: Cairns outdoes himself
For Chris Cairns, 2000 was characterised by serious, ongoing knee
problems - yet also some sublime performances from the all-rounder.
Most memorable was his match-winning century in the ICC KnockOut
final, a game he was scarcely fit to play.
Articles
from 2001
Cairns
hopes to be back later in the year
NZC Press Release - after too long playing on-and-off in a restricted
role, Cairns finally saw a surgeon and acceded to the reality that
he needs a knee operation.
Couch-bound
Cairns hobbles along the recovery trail
The surgeon has finished pulling bits out of Cairns' knee and
he hopes to return for the tour to Pakistan later in the year. Hopefully
by then he won't need his crutches anymore.
Encouraging
signs for Cairns, Vettori and Nash
Cairns is off crutches and walking without a limp towards his comeback,
while team-mates Vettori and Nash have also made progress.
Questions
and Answers
Some silly questions and Cairns' answers.
Cairns
to miss Pakistan ODIs
[Note - he will now also miss the Tests.] Cairns will have to wait
until the Tests or, perhaps, New Zealand's tour of Australia to
rejoin the Black Caps after his knee operation earlier this year.
Cairns
to use club cricket as Test build-up
Cairns will miss New Zealand's tour to Pakistan, but his preparation
continues and the key all-rounder expects to be fully fit for the
following tour to Australia.
The
Bionic Man
While Cairns recovers from his latest bout of knee surgery, Danny
Morrison gives a run-down on Cairns' history of injuries.
Academy
will provide Cairns with vehicle back to bowling peak
Cairns has started to bowl again and will build up gradually towards
a return to international cricket using the Academy program as a
stepping-stone.
Cairns
in line for recall
With the Pakistan tour all but cancelled, the selectors' attention
is focused on Australia, where Chris Cairns' intended return may
force a team re-shuffle.
"Reasonable"
recovery chance for Cairns
Cairns has made good progress in his rehabilitation and intends
to resume limited match practice shortly, raising hopes that he
may be available for the First Test in Brisbane.
Key
fitness test looms for Cairns
Cairns' game for the Academy side next week will help decide whether
he is ready to rejoin the Black Caps for the Test tour of Australia.
Richard Boock also speculates on who might make way for Cairns'
return.
Recovering
Cairns spurns half-measures
Cairns belives he is on-track to make his comeback in the First
Test in Brisbane - and when he does, it will be as a fully-fledged,
fast-bowling all-rounder.
Cairns
on course for Australia
Cairns first return to the bowling crease since his knee operation
was a promising one, taking 2/25 for the Academy. He feels he is
on course for the First Test against Australia.
Injured
players return to strengthen New Zealand side
Cairns has been named in the New Zealand Test squad to tour Australia,
however he will have to earn his selection when he joins the Black
Caps on October 20.
NZ
rebel can spark awe in Waugh
A preview of the threat Cairns, having overcome his 'rebel without
a cause' tag, posed to Australia in the Test series.
Kiwi
attack hammered by ACT
Cairns joined the New Zealand Test side in Australia and bowled
in their second warm-up match. His figures weren't good, but his
mere presence is a big positive for the Black Caps.
Cairns
blasts way to century
While the Kiwi bowling is still rusty, Cairns showed promising signs
of his batting to come with a quick-fire century in New Zealand's
third warm-up.
Cairns
still available for Black Caps despite contract with Notts
Cairns has signed a two-year contract with his old English county,
Nottinghamshire, in a bid to secure his future, but he will still
be available for most of New Zealand's games.
Cairns
is back - with a bang
In his comeback Test, Chris Cairns demonstrated that his all-round
ability remains undiminished after his lengthy lay-off. Cairns took
6 wickets and scored over 100 runs in his 50th Test. Report includes
scorecard from the First Test "thrilling draw" with Australia.
Articles
from 2002
Cairns
earns high praise
Yet again, a match-winning Cairns one-day century - in this case,
the 102 not out that secured New Zealand's thrilling victory over
South Africa - has been praised as "one of his best".
Cairns
on verge of joining Sobers, Botham and co
Cairns is just 6 wickets and 170 runs away from becoming just the
sixth Test cricketer to achieve the double of 200 wickets and 3,000
runs.
Notts
may miss out on injured Cairns
An MRI scan has revealed a tear to the patella tendon in Cairns'
right knee. He will miss New Zealand's tours to Pakistan and Sharjah
and possibly also his contract with Nottinghamshire.
'One
more shot' says Cairns as he awaits surgery
Chris Cairns will undergo surgery on his right knee to ensure a
full and lasting recovery from his latest injury, but faces a lengthy
rehabilitation period. He aims to return before the 2003 World Cup.
The
anti-teleological humour of Chris Cairns
This essay is an in-depth analysis of the form and significance
of Chris Cairns' humour! Written by a rather off-beat university
English honours student, with lots of big words.
New
innings begins for Cairns cricketing dynasty
About Cairns' baby son, although maybe predictions of cricketing
greatness should waits a few years, given that Thomas is less than
two weeks old.
Chris
Cairns and Carin introduce baby Thomas
A feature on Cairns, his partner and baby son from the New Zealand
Woman's Day, with photos from the article.
Recovering
Cairns needs holding back
Chris Cairns is recovering well from his latest knee operation.
He has begun light running again and seems to be on track for the
2002-3 season.
Cairns
in speedy recovery
Chris Cairns is back in New Zealand. His recovery from knee surgery
has been better than expected and he is on track for a comeback
in the new season.
Cairns
not hailing Australia as unbeatable
An article from before the ICC Championship where Chris Cairns discusses
New Zealand's chances against Australia and his own recovery progress.
Cairns
lifts the covers on career
The Chris Cairns biography, launched in October 2002, is the in-depth
story of his successful cricketing career and also - inevitably
- touches on the controversies that have attended it.
Bowling
is still the main job in Cairns' mind
Talking at the launch of his new book, Cairns discussed some of
the focal points of his career and stated that bowling is his main
focus in his recovery from injury and for the future.
Cairns
defends player no comment on pay dispute
Cairns defended the initial approach taken by the players and the
Players Association representatives in their dispute with NZC.
Cairns
happy to stay out of pay negotiations
Cairns reiterated that he didn't feel the need to become involved
in the pay negotiations between NZC and the Players Association,
but reiterated his desire to resume playing as soon as possible.
All-rounder
to the rescue
Despite his earlier refusal to become involved, Chris Cairns and
Stephen Fleming proved to be the instrumental force in resolving
the dispute with NZC when they took over negotiations from the Players
Association representatives.
Cairns
a cat among budgies
With the pay dispute resolved and his knee on the mend, Cairns was
keen to get back on a cricket field, even if that meant playing
second grade club cricket! However, the games were sadly rained
out.
Cairns
out for Test
Chris Cairns will miss the First Test against India and is in doubt
for the second, as he does not yet feel ready to play Test cricket.
Cairns
unhappy on sideline
Cairns is disappointed to miss the First Test but is looking forward
to making his limited-overs comeback against India.
Cairns
considers life as a specialist batsman
Given Cairns' ongoing knee troubles, one option would be for him
to prolong his career by playing as a specialist batsman. Here Cairns
and Richard Boock consider the option.
Cairns
ready for one-dayers
Cairns expected to make his international comeback with the one-day
series against India.
Articles
from 2003
Chris
Cairns' one-day hopes
Before Christmas, Cairns hoped to make his full international comeback
with the one-day series against India. He was also involved in some
humanitarian work and spending time with Carin and their son Thomas.
Cairns:
I'm a gamble
Cairns knows that Nottingham is taking a gamble by having him as
international player for 2003, but - though not yet fully fit -
feels he can repay their faith in him.
Cairns
replaces Oram for fifth ODI
Cairns recieved an earlier-than-expected recall to the Black Caps
after all-rounder Jacob Oram fractured a finger, however Cairns'
international comeback at this stage has been as a specialist batsman.
Cairns:
courage in the face of adversity
A slightly florid piece from the Deccan Herald about Cairns' international
comeback during the Indian series, including some interesting quotations
from the all rounder.
Cairns
frustrated by bowling restriction
Cairns made his international comeback during the one-day series
against India as a specialist batsman, but while he has to be cautious
with his knee, he really wants to be bowling.
Injury
rules Cairns out as cup bowler
With his role as a World Cup bowler already in doubt, Cairns' prospects
dimmed further when he suffered a side strain during training.
Cairns
still not ruled out as World Cup bowler
Despite his side-strain, the possibility remains that Cairns may
contribute with the ball during the World Cup, however all caution
will be taken.
Aberhardt
hopeful of Cairns' return to bowling crease
Black Caps coach Denis Aberhardt remains hopeful that Chris Cairns
will be fit in time to bowl at the World Cup.
Cairns
named World Cup vice captain
Although Cairns' role as a bowler in South Africa will be limited,
he will be able to contribute his cricketing experience and expertise
as deputy to Stephen Fleming.
We're
in as good shape as ever - Cairns
Ahead of New Zealand's World Cup opener, Cairns evaluates New Zealand's
chances.
Magic
moment sets Black Caps on a winning roll
In the Black Caps second match, Chris Cairns hit the stumps with
a remarkable side-on throw, despatching Brian Lara for 2. The run
out proved to be a turning point.
Cairns
struggles with the ball
Cairns followed up the Lara run out with his return to the bowling
at international level for the first time in over a year - which,
unfortunately, was markedly less successful.
Drunk
Kiwis were warned to leave before attack
A drunk Chris Cairns and some of his team mates had been asked to
leave before Cairns was attacked outside the Tiger Tiger club in
Durban.
I
didn't klap the kiwi!
Another take on the nightclub incident - a Durban man, suspected
of attacking Cairns, suggests that it was Cairns and his team mates
who were being obnoxious.
Cairns'
behaviour was an isolated incident
Cairns' manager explains that Cairns' drunken behaviour at the Tiger
Tiger club was a non-violent, isolated incident as he celebrated
his partner's second pregnancy.
Cairns
and McCullum fined
Cairns and Brendon McCullum, his companion at the time of the attack,
were each fined $500 dollars and the behaviour of all present was
reprimanded by NZC following the nightclub incident.
Cairns
ready to make his mark on field
After playing virtually as a specialist batsman, dealing with off-field
distractions and a ten-day hiatus in New Zealand's World Cup camaign,
Cairns was keen to get back into the action.
How
I'll turn up the heat at the World Cup
Despite his long lay-off and low-key comeback, Cairns had a feeling
he could make an impact in New Zealand's crucial Super Six games.
Astle
and Cairns take Kiwis to victory
A century from Nathan Astle and a half century from Cairns, who
also took two wickets in the match, saw New Zealand comfortably
defeat Zimbabwe.
Cairns
‘bubbling’ for Aussie clash
Chris Cairns was looking forward to New Zealand's vital match against
Australia and, he hoped, to bowling ten overs.
I'm
on the verge of something big: Cairns
After a slow and batting-centric start to the World Cup, by the
Super Sixes stage Cairns felt he was on his way to a special, complete
performance.
Win
crucial for Cairns' career
Chris Cairns, playing his fourth and surely last World Cup, was
understandably frustrated to have bowled just eight overs during
the tournament.
Chris
Cairns' World Cup
Now that New Zealand have been eliminated, this piece is an attempt
to analyse Chris Cairns' World Cup form and its implications for
his future role in New Zealand cricket.
Cairns
considers future as injuries take their toll
Prevented from bowling by yet another injury, Cairns is considering
retiring as soon as the finish of the English county season.
Cairns
off to flying start
Chris Cairns stepped off the plane from Sri Lanka, raced down the
motorway and arrived at his Notts game ten minutes before the start
of play - but just in time to score a quick fifty.
Cairns
keen to keep playing
Cairns' manager rejected rumours that he is considering and retirement
and said that Cairns is keen to keep playing, hopefully as an all-rounder.
Notts
suffer Cairns blow
Chris Cairns broke a bone in his left hand while attempting a catching,
necessitating six weeks on the sidelines.
Fudge
and Cricket - the Cairns connection
Chris and his dad Lance have re-launched their fudge bars as "Cairns
Fudge" and added some new flavours.
Black
Cap star delays decision
Chris Cairns is waiting to either decline or accept the contract
offered by NZC because he only wishes to continue playing for New
Zealand if he can regain the form and fitness to contribute in all-round
capacity.
Cairns
brings the sunshine
This article reflects on Chris Cairns' connection to Bishop Auckland
in England, where he once lived as a child while his Dad played
club cricket there.
Cairns
gives farewell gift to Notts
Cairns ended his season with Nottinghamshire on a high note, with
a 7-wicket win over Scotland and a strong all-round performance.
Captaincy
to Cairns, Stead passed over after five seasons
Chris Cairns has been appointed as Canterbury's new captain. Meanwhile,
despite many injury set-backs, Cairns is still keen to continue
his international career.
Cairns
fully fit after tough call on future
Cairns took a long time to decide whether he would continue to play
for New Zealand but he did return for the one-day tri-series in
India, 100% fit and keen to contribute in all-round capacity.
Cairns
in more injury trouble as rain has final say
Cairns was bowling well in his comeback match before suffering a
hamstring strain suspended his campaign once more after just three
overs.
Cairns
steps up for the job
Back from his hamstring problems, Cairns was called upon to lead
New Zealand in a one-day match in India while Stephen Fleming was
injured.
Cairns
ready for surreal experience
With Stephen Fleming injured, Chris Cairns was a willing stand-in
captain for the Black Caps 5-ODI tour of Pakistan.
Cairns
calls for patience with one-day side
On the way to a 5-0 whitewash in Pakistan, Cairns defended the very
inexperienced one-day squad.
Black
Caps eye payback in home series
After a miserable tour of Pakistan, Chris Cairns was looking forward
to better performances against the same opponents on New Zealand
soil.
Cairns
ready to take NZ reins
When it looked like Fleming's injury might rule him out, Cairns
was ready, if needed, to lead the Black Caps in the First Test against
Pakistan.
Cairns
gets familiar debut jitters
Chris Cairns was keen but nervous about resuming his test career
after a two-year hiatus.
Articles
from 2004
All-rounders
near milestone
Chris Cairns and South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock both have
the chance to reach significant milestones during the Test series
in New Zealand.
Cairns
joins exclusive club
Chris Cairns joined an exclusive cohort of all-rounders when he
took his 200th Test wicket and scored his 3000th Test run during
the Second Test against South Africa in Auckland.
Cairns
thrilled to join elite club
More on Cairns' reaction to acheiving the 200 wicket/3000 run Test
milestone.
Cairns
offers hope
While Stephen Fleming was named player of the year, Cairns offered
some hope that his Test career may not yet be over during the New
Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony.
D-Day
looms for Cairns
Chris Cairns' playing future is expected to be clarified when the
Test side to tour England is named.
Cairns'
manager denies speculation
Cairns' manager, Leanne McGoldrick, has denied rumors that Cairns
is delaying an announcement about his future for financial gain,
or plans to announce his retirement via a women's magazine.
Cairns
selects English exit
Cairns announced that he would retire from Test cricket at the end
of the England tour, but he will continue to play one-day cricket
for New
Cairns
hits world six record to rescue NZ
Cairns set a new world record number of sixes in Test cricket during
the Lord's match.
Cairns
gets one last five-wicket bag
Cairns took five wickets in the first innings of his final Test
(and went on to take nine in the match).
Cairns
gets royal salute after Fleming ton
Stephen Fleming dedicated his seventh Test century to his retiring
team-mate, Chris Cairns.
Cairns
brings the curtain down on a fine career
What the English papers were saying about Chris Cairns and his farewell
to Test cricket.
'Knackered'
Cairns waves goodbye
Cairns ended the Test series in England - and his test career -
exhausted and emotional as the Black Caps were whitewashed.
Cairns
effort in vain as NZ whitewashed
Despite Cairns' 9 wickets in his final test, New Zealand lost the
3rd Test against England and the series 0-3.
Cairns
hopes to leave good memories
Chris Cairns hopes his test career will be remembered for what he
did achieve, rather than what he didn't. He also hopes to play the
2007 World Cup.
Cairns
on Cairns
Lance Cairns answers some questions about his son's career on the
occasion of Chris retirement from Test cricket.
Black
Caps victims in autographs scandal
Chris Cairns talks about the Black Caps' decision to start charging
fees for professional autograph hunters.
High
security at Cairns' wedding
Cairns married partner Carin van den Berg in Blenheim. Guests included
the couples' two children and some of Cairns' cricketing team-mates.
Time
to start grooming Black Caps' new captain
Cairns thoughts on Daniel Vettori as understudy to Stephen Fleming,
and his recent marriage.
Cairns
eyes 2007 World Cup
Cairns hoped that his retirement from Test cricket will enable him
to play the 2007 World Cup.
Cairns
blocks suggestions of Test return
Cairns ruled out the possibility of rejoining the New Zealand Test
side for their tour of Australia.
Our
best and then better times this year
A nostalgic Cairns reviews the Black Caps in 2004.
Articles
from 2005
Cairns
detects chinks in Aussie armour
Cairns rated the New Zealand side worthy of their Number 2 ODI ranking
and a fair chance against the touring Australians.
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