Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in 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 Condition Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition this week.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
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 most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 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 opening two Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
More details soon …
