The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Martyn, aged 54, âis in for the fight of his lifeâ, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs health situation this week.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs extremely grave,â Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Widely regarded as one of Australiaâs most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
The right-hand batterâs not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the opening two Tests.
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âstay strongâ online, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.
âThoughts and prayers sending your way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.â
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