Former Aussie Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.

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

Serious Health Battle Disclosed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“Let’s hope he can recover 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.

About the Illness

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

An Illustrious Playing Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Reacts

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting world began to react well wishes.

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

Further updates to follow …