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

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Condition Revealed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

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

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

Understanding Meningitis

The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Playing 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 unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.

Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.

Sporting Community Reacts

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

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

More details soon …