Former Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosis.

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

Serious Condition Disclosed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.

His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.

Understanding Meningitis

The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 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 – with a broken 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 Responds

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world started sending support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Love to the family.”

More details soon …