Factfile on former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns, who was acquitted on Monday of perjury and perverting the course of justice at a London court.
Name: Christopher Lance Cairns
Age: 45
Date of birth: June 13, 1970
Place of birth: Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
Playing career
Role: all-rounder (right-handed batsman, right-arm fast-medium bowler)
Domestic teams
Northern Districts (NZL/1988-1989), Nottinghamshire (ENG/1988-2003), Canterbury (NZL/1990-2006), Chandigarh Lions (IND/2007-2008)
International team
New Zealand (1989-2006)
Test record (1989-2004)
Matches: 62
Runs scored: 3,320
Batting average: 33.53
100s/50s: 5/22
Top score: 158 (v South Africa, Auckland, 2004)
Wickets: 218
Bowling average: 29.40
Best bowling: 7/27 (v West Indies, Hamilton, 1999)
One-day record (1991-2006)
Matches: 215
Runs scored: 4,950
Batting average: 29.46
100s/50s: 4/26
Top score: 115 (v India, Christchurch, 1999)
Wickets: 201
Bowling average: 32.80
Best bowling: 5/42 (v Australia, Napier, 1998)
Honours
Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2000
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