Chris Cairns has returned to Canberra after therapy in Sydney © PA Photos/Getty Images
Former New Zealand allrounder Chris Cairns is paralysed in his legs after struggling a stroke in his backbone following emergency heart surgery in Sydney, New Zealand media reported on Friday.
Cairns, 51, had returned to his residence metropolis Canberra however remained in a critical situation, reviews mentioned, citing a press release from his lawyer Aaron Lloyd.
“During the life-saving emergency heart surgery Chris underwent in Sydney he suffered a stroke in his spine. This has resulted in paralysis in his legs,” the assertion mentioned. “As a outcome he will likely be enterprise a major rehabilitation course of at a specialist spinal hospital in Australia.
“Chris and his household stay appreciative of the immense public assist as they take care of this troublesome time. They additionally respect the way in which wherein their privateness has been revered.
“Chris and his family now want to focus on spending time together where possible and making whatever progress they can in his recovery. We will update everyone when there is more news, but that is likely to be some time away.”
Cairns, the son of former check participant Lance Cairns, performed 62 assessments and 215 ODIs for New Zealand between 1989 and 2006.
He got here off life assist final week after surgery at a Sydney hospital. New Zealand media reported Cairns had suffered an aortic dissection – a tear within the physique’s most important artery – in Canberra earlier this month.
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