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The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Health Battle Revealed

Martyn, aged 54, “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s condition this week.

“We hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.

His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

Understanding Meningitis

The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – 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 first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Reacts

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “keep strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.

“Thoughts and prayers sending your way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Love to the family.”

More details soon …