Retired Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically 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 after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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