Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Disclosed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition this week.

“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.

About the Illness

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 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 – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Reacts

A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”

Further updates to follow …

Timothy Haynes
Timothy Haynes

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