The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
The 54-year-old âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs condition this week.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs really serious,â stated Hardie.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â played with a fractured finger â 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 first couple of Tests.
A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to âkeep strongâ online, as the sporting world began to react support.
âThoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.â
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