Ex- Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.

“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

About the Illness

The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

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

His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.

He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Reacts

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world began to react support.

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

More details soon …

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