Ex- Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosed.

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Health Battle Revealed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.

“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the cricket world began to react support.

“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”

More details soon …