Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Condition Disclosed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

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

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 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 after struggling in the first couple of Tests.

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, 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 …