🔗 Share this article Ex- Australian Test Cricketer Damien Martyn Admitted to Hospital and in Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis. The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Critical Condition Revealed The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday. “Let’s hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” stated Hardie. Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family. About the Illness Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. A Stellar Playing Career Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006. His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India. Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests. Sporting Community Responds Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the sporting 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 …