Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
About Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s 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 first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the sporting world began to react well wishes.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
