Former Australian Check batter Damien Martyn is displaying “optimistic indicators” after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist mentioned.
The 54-year-old, who performed 67 Exams between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell in poor health whereas mendacity down final week and was rushed to hospital.
He was identified with meningitis—an irritation of the membranes surrounding the mind and spinal twine.
“Thanks everybody for the heartfelt love and needs and take care of Damien as he goes by way of a difficult time,” fellow Check nice Gilchrist mentioned throughout a Massive Bash League recreation broadcast on Thursday night.
“He’s nonetheless in hospital. There’ll be extra particulars popping out as they arrive at hand however actually within the final 24 hours some optimistic indicators are the indications popping out of the assorted checks he’s having.”
A who’s who of cricket greats have posted messages of assist, together with former England skipper Michael Vaughan and Indian legends Ravichandran Ashwin and VVS Laxman.
Often called one of many recreation’s nice strokemakers, Martyn grew to become a key determine in Steve Waugh’s omnipotent Australian aspect, hitting 13 centuries and averaging 46.37.
He was additionally a part of the Australia group that received the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not out within the closing in opposition to India in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting.
Martyn retired in 2006 through the Ashes collection and had saved a low profile since.
Printed on Jan 02, 2026