Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 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.
Cricket World Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.
“Lots of love and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
