Ex- Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Revealed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.
Cricket World Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
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