Ex- Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosed.

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Disclosed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.

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

His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported 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.

An Illustrious Playing Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 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 first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Reacts

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world started sending support.

“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”

More details soon …