Former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalised and placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to media reports.
The development was revealed by former Australian Football League (AFL) player Brad Hardie, who spoke about Martyn’s condition on Tuesday, December 30, as reported by The Guardian.
Martyn, 54, is said to be battling a serious health condition. “He is in for the fight of his life,” Hardie told 6PR, adding, “Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious.”
No official medical bulletin has been issued so far by Martyn’s family or Cricket Australia. Further details regarding the nature of the meningitis and his current status remain awaited.
Damien Martyn represented Australia in 67 Test matches and 208 One-Day Internationals, playing a key role in the team’s success during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was also part of Australia’s 2003 and 2007 World Cup-winning squads.
This is a developing story, and more updates are expected as information becomes available.
