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

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Critical Health Battle Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“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, as per sources close to the family.

Understanding the Illness

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

A Stellar Playing Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 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 – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Reacts

A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world began to react support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending your way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Love to the family.”

More details soon …