Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Condition Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
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