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

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 Health Battle Disclosed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“Let’s hope he can pull through 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 the Illness

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

A Stellar Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win 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 urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world began to react well wishes.

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

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