Former Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Critical Condition Disclosed
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martynâs health situation on Tuesday.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs really serious,â stated Hardie.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
An Illustrious Cricket Career
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests.
Cricket World Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to âkeep strongâ via social media, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.
âLots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.â
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