Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosed.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Condition Disclosed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

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

His condition remains serious 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.

An Illustrious Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Responds

A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the cricket world started sending support.

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

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