Retired Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Condition Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by 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.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.

About Meningitis

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

A Stellar Playing Career

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

The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured 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 after struggling in the opening two Tests.

Cricket World Responds

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.

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

More details soon …