Chris Cairns tells perjury trial that Black Caps captain "not the sort of person you have to explain the ins and outs of gambling".

An emotional Chris Cairns told police he was being "f***ed over" by the match-fixing accusations made by Lou Vincent and his wife.

One of Lou Vincent's closest friends said the cricketer's depression stopped him from getting out of bed some days when he was dropped from the New Zealand team.

Former cricketer tells court close friend of Chris Cairns openly made the claim at event before defamation trial.

Former Black Cap Chris Harris remembers an "unusual" expression on the face of Chris Cairns when his team won, a London court heard overnight.

Daniel Vettori was "shocked and then angry" when Brendon McCullum told him that Chris Cairns had approached him twice to fix cricket matches.

An anti-corruption investigator denied putting pressure on Daryl Tuffey or offering him a "deal" to give evidence against Chris Cairns.

Friend tells court former New Zealand cricketer was drunk and at a "low ebb" when he told him about match-fixing.

He tells court says he was with Brendon McCullum when NZ cricketer received phone call from "Cairnsey".

Ex-wife of disgraced cricketer Lou Vincent tells court Chris Cairns was "very confident" of not being caught.

Andre Adams did not report Lou Vincent's attempt to recruit him into match-fixing because he feared his friend might commit suicide.

He told the jury that Cairns was "a hero of mine growing up".

Retired fast bowler gives evidence on cricket match involving Lou Vincent and Chris Cairns.

Brendon McCullum says his idol offered him $262,000 per spot-fix but lawyer questions why he didn't report Cairns for more than two years.

Brendon McCullum said he was "pretty shocked" when Chris Cairns offered him up to $US180,000 for each game he helped spot fix, a court has heard.

The New Zealand cricket captain is expected to start giving evidence tonight as the second witness in the Chris Cairns trial.

Lou Vincent accused of lying about Chris Cairns to save his own skin.

Lou Vincent's evidence in the Chris Cairns trial in London could leave him open to criminal charges under UK law.

Lou Vincent has accused former Black Caps teammates Daryl Tuffey and Chris Cairns of match fixing.

Cricket's "golden boy" believed he would never get caught for match fixing, court told.

Up to three Black Caps captains and a number of former international stars could be called to give evidence.

Attack will be Chris Cairns' defence when the New Zealand cricketing great stands trial for perjury in London tomorrow.

Former cricket captain Chris Cairns failed to show up for a London court hearing in his perjury trial.

Chris Cairns' perjury trial looks set for October after he pleaded not guilty to a charge relating to a 2012 libel trial over alleged match-fixing.

Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns has pleaded not guilty to a perjury charge arising from a 2012 libel trial over alleged match-fixing.

Cairns has been charged with perjury over a 2012 libel action in which he sued the former chief of the Indian Premier League.

The India Club sits in a quiet cul-de-sac off Dubai's Oud Metha Rd.

Lalit Modi has issued legal proceedings against Chris Cairns to claw back $4.9 million in damages and costs.