Former Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Reacts
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.
“Lots of love and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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