Retired Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Condition Revealed
The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
Understanding the Illness
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 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.
He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.
“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”
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