Ex- Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.
The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Serious Condition Revealed
The 54-year-old âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martynâs condition this week.
âWe hope he can pull through because itâs really serious,â Hardie said.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
Understanding Meningitis
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
A Stellar Playing Career
Widely regarded as one of Australiaâs most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â helped Australia secure victory over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.
Sporting Community Responds
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âkeep strongâ online, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.
âLots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.â
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