Former all-rounder Chris Cairns is in better condition

Former all-rounder of the New Zealand cricket team Chris Cairns has started talking to his family in the hospital after heart surgery, his condition is better than before.

New Zealand media say Chris Cairns is now in a Sydney hospital without life support.

Chris Cairns was rushed to a Sydney hospital from Canberra in critical condition, but fortunately Chris Cairns is no longer on life support.

Lawyer Chris Cairns Aaron Lloyd said Chris Cairns is now in contact with his family from the hospital.