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

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Health Battle Revealed

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

“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.

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

About the Illness

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

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 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 following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Responds

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world started sending support.

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

More details soon …