Chris Cairns' family have thanked the public for their support, as the former New Zealand all-rounder remains on life support in Sydney Hospital.
Cairns, 51, is currently on life support at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital, after suffering an aortic dissection last week.
The former New Zealand all-rounder is in a "serious but stable condition," and has undergone further cardiovascular surgery since his arrival into St Vincent's on Tuesday.
In a statement, Cairns' wife Melanie thanked those who'd sent messages of support, while also asking that the family's privacy be respected.
"Chris' family and friends are heartened by the respectful and warm manner in which this terrible news has been reported, and received by the public, both in New Zealand and around the world, and thanks everyone for their warm wishes, prayers, and kind words," Melanie Cairns says.
"For now, no further statements will be made regarding Chris' situation, and the Cairns family asks that people continue to respect their privacy as they deal with this difficult, upsetting and concerning situation."
Cairns played 62 tests, more than 200 one day internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals for the Blackcaps, widely regarded as one of the best cricketers New Zealand has produced.
