Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory 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 Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world began to react well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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