Former Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically 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 ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.
“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.
About the Illness
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 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.
Sporting Community Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the cricket world started sending support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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