Former Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Widely regarded as 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.
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 following difficulties in the opening two Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
