Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.

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

Serious Health Battle Disclosed

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

“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.

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

Understanding the Illness

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

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory 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 Responds

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world began to react well wishes.

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

More details soon …