Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma Following Meningitis Diagnosed.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Health Battle Revealed

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

“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported 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.

An Illustrious Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 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.

Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Sporting Community Responds

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the cricket world began to react well wishes.

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

Further updates to follow …