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

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of 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 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 transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.

Understanding the Illness

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

An Illustrious Playing Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.

He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Responds

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

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

More details soon …