Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Condition Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.
“We hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
About 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 finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s 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 after struggling in the first couple of 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 your way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.”
More details soon …
