Summary
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn woke up from a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Doctors are hopeful about his recovery as he is now able to talk and may soon leave intensive care.
Key Facts
- Damien Martyn is a former Australian cricketer who played Test matches from 1992 to 2006.
- He was admitted to a hospital in Queensland with meningitis on December 27.
- Meningitis is a serious infection around the brain and spinal cord.
- Martyn came out of a coma and started talking, showing significant improvement.
- His condition has improved so much that doctors might move him from intensive care.
- Martyn was successful in cricket, winning two World Cups with Australia.
- He scored 4,406 runs in Test matches and 5,346 runs in one-day internationals.
- Martyn's family and friend, Adam Gilchrist, expressed gratitude towards hospital staff and supporters.
