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

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Serious Condition Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition this week.

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

His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.

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

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

More details soon …