Former Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Condition 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 on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About the Illness
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken 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.
Cricket World Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
