Retired Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
Understanding the Illness
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
More details soon …
