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The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Revealed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.

His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.

About Meningitis

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

An Illustrious Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – played with a fractured finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

Martin retired suddenly during 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 “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world started sending support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”

More details soon …