Former Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following 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 Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
Meningitis is 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 averaging 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 during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the sporting world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
