Ex- Australian Cricket Star 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 following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Health Battle Disclosed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.
“We hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding the Illness
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround 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 for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the sporting world began to react support.
“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”
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