Former Australian Take a look at batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being identified with meningitis, media stories stated Wednesday.
The 54-year-old, who performed 67 Checks between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing Day final week after falling in poor health whereas mendacity down.
Australian media stated he was being handled for meningitis, which may be lethal.
Meningitis is an irritation of the membranes surrounding the mind and spinal twine.
“He’s getting the very best of remedy,” Take a look at nice and shut good friend Adam Gilchrist informed The Australian newspaper.
“Amanda (his accomplice) and his household know that lots of people are sending their prayers and greatest needs.”
Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann, a long-time teammate of Martyn’s, additionally despatched help.
“A lot of love and prayers… maintain sturdy and preventing, legend. Like to the household,” he wrote on X.
Referred to as one of many sport’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 Australian staff that gained the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not out within the closing towards India in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting.
He retired in 2006 through the Ashes collection and has saved a low profile since.
