Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
