Summary
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old is receiving medical care in a Queensland hospital, and cricket community members have sent their support and well wishes for his recovery.
Key Facts
- Damien Martyn, a former Australian cricketer, is 54 years old.
- Martyn has been placed in an induced coma due to meningitis.
- He played 67 Test matches for Australia from 1992 to 2006.
- Martyn won two Cricket World Cups with Australia.
- His family and friends, including cricketer Adam Gilchrist, have shared that he is receiving the best treatment.
- Meningitis is an infection that affects the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
- Cricket Australia expressed support and well-wishes for Martyn.
- There is hope that Martyn can be brought out of the coma soon.
