Christopher Lance Cairns

Christopher Lance Cairns

Date of Birth: June 13, 1970, Picton, Marlborough  Test Debut: Against Australia at Perth in 1989/90  ODI Debut: Against England at Wellington in 1990/91  Bats: Right Hand Bat  Bowls: Right Arm Fast Medium

Cairns is one of the more flamboyant characters in the New Zealand side. But the past few seasons a series of injuries and operations have left him stranded many a time.

When in peak form, Cairns is the most dangerous of all the Black Caps! A world-class all-rounder decided to bid goodbye to Test cricket and this will be his last appearance in the five-day game.

Cairns became only the sixth player in history to achieve 3000 runs and 200 Test wickets as an all-rounder.

He will continue to play in the shorter version of the game which is a big relief for New Zealand as he has been a key factor in some of his teams conquest.