The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who first revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday.
“Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious,” Hardie said on 6PR.
Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to hospital in Queensland where he was diagnosed with meningitis, according to sources close to the family.
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Lots of love and prayers sending @damienmartyn way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Love to the family xxx 🙏 ❤️
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) December 30, 2025
Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final helped Australia secure victory over India.
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