US EditionFormer Australian Cricketer Damien Martyn Is in Serious Condition in a Brisbane Hospital
- Damien Martyn, former Australian cricket great, is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to The Sydney Morning Herald; he fell ill on Boxing Day and was rushed to a Queensland hospital.
- A celebrated batsman of the 1990s and early 2000s, Martyn enjoyed a brilliant career and was a key player in Australia's 1999 and 2003 World Cup triumphs.
- Statistically, Martyn played 67 Tests and over 200 ODIs, averaging just over 46 in Tests and just over 40 in ODIs with a top score of 144 not out.
- Since retiring from the national side in 2006, Martyn briefly took a commentary role and has largely stayed out of the public eye, making his hospitalisation notable for fans and broadcasters on the 7NEWS app.
- Late on Tuesday night, listeners heard from Brad Hardie, former AFL star and radio presenter, who first revealed the update on 6PR and urged positive thoughts, saying Martyn 'is in for the fight of his life'.
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Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn placed in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis - The Mirror
Ex-Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been taken to hospital and has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis as the sporting community rallies around him
Damien Martyn: Ex-Australia star in coma in hospital with meningitis
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said on Wednesday. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing Day last week after falling ill while lying down. ‘Can be deadly’ Australian media said he was being treated for meningitis, which can be deadly. Meningitis is an inflamma…
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Meningitis is keeping former Australian batter Damien Martyn in a hospital in Queensland. Martyn, 54, became unwell on Boxing Day. Details of his illness were disclosed to ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday night. Martyn is in an induced coma right now. On Wednesday, former players began to show their support on social media. "I'm sending @damienmartyn lots of love and prayers. Continue to be a fierce and resilient legend. Darren Lehmann wrote, "Love to th…
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