🔗 Share this article Former Aussie Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Induced Coma After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosed. The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Critical Health Battle Revealed The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday. “Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said. His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family. About the Illness The condition meningitis involves inflammation of the membranes that cover 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 between 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 during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests. Cricket World Responds Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes. “Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.” More details soon …