Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Serious Health Battle Revealed
The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.
“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.
Understanding the Illness
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.
He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests.
Cricket World Reacts
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, 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.”
More details soon …
