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

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Disclosed

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

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

His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.

About Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – 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.

Cricket World Responds

A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world began to react support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending your way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”

More details soon …

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