Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” 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 the Illness
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 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.
He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world began to react support.
“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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