Former Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Condition Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
About the Illness
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Cricket Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 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.
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 Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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