NZ: Chris Cairns Apologizes (1 Jun 1996)

1 June 1996

Chris Cairns Apologizes

Chris Cairns yesterday pledged himself to New Zealand Cricket and said that he would rise above the personal differences with New Zealand coach Glenn Turner.

He says that his summer in England is not easy knowing that his supporters are disappointed with how he finished the international cricket season. In a press release, he said that his "focus became the personal differences I had with Turner, rather than what should have been the only issue, playing cricket for New Zealand.

"In future I want to make sure any differences of opinion I have don`t affect the team. To succeed we must all keep heading in the same direction. To be accused of turning my back on New Zealand Cricket is a heavy burden to bear as I know this is not in my nature. I have talent and I want to play international cricket to fulfil this gift.

"I am determined to rise above the personal differences of the past and pledge my commitment to New Zealand Cricket."

Earlier last week on a television interview, Turner said it was less of a personal thing, but rather that Chris Cairns had difficults with rules.