Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“We hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
About the Illness
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His not out 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 following difficulties in the opening two Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the cricket world started sending support.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
