Ex- Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“We 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 sources close to the family.
About the Illness
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious 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 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured 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 Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
