Former Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Critical Condition Revealed

Martyn, aged 54, “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

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

About the Illness

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

An Illustrious Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win 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 urged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.

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

More details soon …