Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.
About Meningitis
Meningitis is 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 scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
Further updates to follow …
