Former Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Condition Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.
“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding the Illness
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Cricket Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken 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 encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
More details soon …
