Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Condition Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
Understanding Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.”
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