Australian Take a look at batsman Damien Martyn performs a shot throughout an evening cricket match on this undated picture. — AFP
Former Australian Take a look at batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being recognized with meningitis, media stories mentioned 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 unwell whereas mendacity down.
Australian media mentioned he was being handled for meningitis, which could be lethal.
Meningitis is an irritation of the membranes surrounding the mind and spinal wire.
“Amanda (his partner) and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes.”
Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann, a long-time teammate of Martyn’s, additionally despatched help.
“Lots of love and prayers… keep strong and fighting, legend. Love to the family,” he wrote on X.
Often known as one of many recreation’s nice strokemakers, Martyn turned 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 received the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not out within the remaining in opposition to India in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting.
He retired in 2006 throughout the Ashes sequence and has saved a low profile since.
