Retired Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Condition Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding the Illness
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the sporting world began to react support.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.”
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