Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Condition Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs health situation this week.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs extremely grave,â stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
About Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.
Cricket World Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to âkeep strongâ online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
âLots of love and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.â
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