Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.

The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Serious Condition Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.

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

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.

The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

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

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.

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

More details soon …