Summary
Former Australian cricket player Damien Martyn was critically ill with meningitis and was placed in a coma. He has now recovered enough to be out of the hospital and has expressed gratitude for the support he received. Martyn was given a 50/50 chance of survival but has begun his recovery journey.
Key Facts
- Damien Martyn is a former Australian cricketer who played 67 Test matches.
- He fell ill with meningitis in December 2025 and was put in an induced coma.
- Meningitis is an infection affecting the brain and spinal cord membranes.
- He spent eight days in a coma and initially could not walk or talk upon waking.
- After leaving the hospital, Martyn shared his experience and thanked those who supported him.
- Martyn played in four Ashes series and scored over 4,400 Test runs before retiring in 2006.
- He won two Cricket World Cups and scored an unbeaten 88 in the 2003 final.
- Martyn also played for the Yorkshire cricket team in 2003.
