Published: Sep 18, 2014, 02:00 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 19, 2014, 05:30 PM (IST)
Sep 18, 2014
Chris Cairns is facing a tough time due to the allegations of match-fixing and the legal proceedings. Recently, it was confirmed that he would face perjury charges in England in connection with what he told the court during his legal tussle with Lalit Modi. It has now been reported that Cairns is cleaning the bus shelters to earn money.
Mid-DAY reported that Cairns is now employed by the Auckland council, whereby he drives around the city with a cleaning truck. His truck then cleans the bus shelters with water-blasts, the report stated. Dion Nash, the former New Zealand seamer told New Zealand Herald, “He is trying really hard and supporting his family the best way he can. He’s not moping around, he’s showing guts and doing hard work by cleaning bus shelters. All I can do is support him, but as a friend it is really hard to watch his name being dragged through the mud with no conclusion in sight. He’s a champion guy and he will come through this stronger.”
Mel Croser, Cairns’ wife reportedly told a women’s magazine, “He has no choice, he has to provide for his family. We have bills to pay like everyone else. We don’t own a house, we’re paying rent and getting by is a struggle.” Cairns has been facing allegations of match-fixing and the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the matter. Lou Vincent, Cairns’ former teammate has confessed to his role in match-fixing earlier this year and was then banned for life.
