Retired Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs health situation on Tuesday.
âLetâs hope he can recover because itâs extremely grave,â Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.
About the Illness
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australiaâs most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to âkeep strongâ via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.
âThoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.â
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