🔗 Share this article Former Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis. The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis. Serious Condition Disclosed The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday. “We hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” 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. About Meningitis Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. A Stellar Cricket Career Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006. His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India. He announced a shock retirement in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests. Cricket World Responds Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world began to react support. “Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.” More details soon …