Ex- Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosed.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Condition Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs condition this week.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs really serious,â Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell 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.
A Stellar Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â played with a fractured finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests.
Cricket World Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âstay strongâ via social media, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.
âThoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.â
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