Former Black Caps star Chris Cairns is reportedly on life support in Australia after suffering a medical incident.
According to a Newshub report, Cairns had an aortic dissection in his heart in Canberra last week.
An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the body's main artery, according to the Mayo Clinic.
It’s understood Cairns suffered an aortic dissection at his home in Canberra.
The 51-year-old has reportedly had several operations since, "but has not responded as hoped". Their reporting goes on to state he is on full life support.
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Cairns made his debut for the Black Caps in 1989 and played his final game for them in 2006.
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