Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection. The 54-year-old former batter reportedly fell ill late last week and is currently receiving intensive treatment at a hospital in Queensland, Australia.
The news has sparked widespread concern across the cricketing world, with fans searching for Damien Martyn health update, Damien Martyn meningitis, and the former Australia cricketer hospitalised.
Doctors Hopeful as Cricket World Shows Support
According to Australian media reports, doctors are optimistic that Damien Martyn could be brought out of the induced coma in the coming days, depending on his response to treatment.
Former teammate Adam Gilchrist, speaking on behalf of the family, confirmed that Martyn is in hospital and receiving the best possible care. He added that the family has been overwhelmed by messages of support from fans, former players, and cricket boards around the world.
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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed his concern and wished Martyn a speedy recovery, while former Australia coach Darren Lehmann shared an emotional message of support on social media, calling Martyn a “legend” and urging him to stay strong.
Damien Martyn Career Highlights
Search interest in Damien Martyn career stats has surged following the news. Martyn represented Australia in:
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67 Test matches
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208 One-Day Internationals
He scored:
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4,406 Test runs (average 46.37)
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5,346 ODI runs (average 40)
Martyn was a key member of Australia’s two ICC World Cup–winning teams and played a heroic role in the 2003 World Cup final, scoring an unbeaten 88 against India while batting with a broken finger.
He also featured in four Ashes series and played county cricket for Yorkshire as an overseas professional.
Life After Retirement
Damien Martyn retired abruptly from international cricket in 2006 and has largely stayed away from the spotlight since then. News of his hospitalization has brought renewed attention to one of Australia’s most elegant and dependable batters.
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As fans continue to search for Damien Martyn latest health news, the global cricket community remains hopeful for positive updates in the coming days.
