Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to 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.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
About Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His not out 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 after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
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