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The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.
Martyn, aged 54, âis facing the battle of his lifeâ, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martynâs health situation this week.
âLetâs hope he can pull through because itâs really serious,â Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs finest batsmen, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.
His not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â with a broken finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
Martin retired suddenly during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the first couple of Tests.
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âstay strongâ online, as the sporting world started sending support.
âLots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.â
Further updates to follow âŠ
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