Cricket legend was forced to clean bus shelters after hitting rock bottom

Mirror | 26.12.2025 15:00
Once a shining star of New Zealand cricket, Chris Cairns' fall from grace saw the charismatic all-rounder transition from national hero to council worker. The 55-year-old was a beloved figure in the sport, having played in 62 Tests from 1989 to 2004, scoring over 3000 runs and taking 218 wickets.