Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis

Damien Martyn, a former Australian batter, has been placed in an induced coma following a meningitis diagnosis.

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, is reportedly in a hospital in Queensland and fell ill on December 26.

Martyn won two World Cups with Australia and participated in four Ashes series before abruptly retiring with immediate effect before the third Test of the 2006-07 series.

Todd Greenberg, the CEO of Cricket Australia, expressed his relief over Martyn’s quick recovery and said he was “saddened to hear about Damien’s illness.”

He stated in a statement that “he will always have the best wishes at this time from Cricket Australia and the entire cricket industry.”

Close friend and ex-Australian teammate Adam Gilchrist confirmed that the right-hander was receiving treatment in a hospital while speaking on behalf of the Martyn family.

The former wicketkeeper stated that “Martyn’s partner] Amanda and his family are aware that a lot of people are praying and wishing him the best of treatment.”

The protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord are infected with meningitis.

Former Australian Rules football player Brad Hardie, who was speaking on Perth’s 6PR radio station, said: “Damien Martyn, the champ from Western Australia, unfortunately took ill on Boxing Day and is currently residing in a Queensland hospital.

Everyone’s best wishes and optimistic thoughts for Marto would be appreciated. Hope he can survive because it is so serious.

Lots of love and prayers, legend, according to Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann, a former Australia team-mate.

Martyn recorded 4 406 Test runs on average for 46.37 over the course of his career.

He also had five hundred and seven fifties, and he was a prolific one-day international batter, allowing 5 346 runs out of 208 games on average at 40.