Retired Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following 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, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.

His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

About the Illness

Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.

An Illustrious Playing Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory 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 his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”

Further updates to follow …