Retired Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After 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 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.

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

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

Understanding Meningitis

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

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as 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.

The right-hand batter’s 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 opening two Tests.

Sporting Community Reacts

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the sporting world began to react support.

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

Further updates to follow …