Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Critical Condition Revealed
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs health situation on Tuesday.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs extremely grave,â stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
Understanding the Illness
The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australiaâs 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 â played with a fractured finger â 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 first couple of Tests.
Cricket World Responds
Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âkeep strongâ via social media, as the sporting world started sending support.
âThoughts and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.â
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