Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.

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

Critical Health Battle Revealed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

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

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

Understanding Meningitis

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

A Stellar Playing 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 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 following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Reacts

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

“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.”

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