Damien Martyn in Coma: Bad news has come related to former Australian cricket team batsman Damien Martin. According to Australian media, Martin has been kept in a coma due to treatment for meningitis. In his 14-year long career, he won Australia 2 World Cups. Reports are claiming that his condition is critical. He fell ill on Boxing Day, after which he is undergoing treatment in Brisbane hospital.
Adam Gilchrist gave information
Australia’s famous newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald, after receiving information from former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist, confirmed that Damien Martyn has been admitted to the hospital. According to the report, his health deteriorated on Boxing Day, after which he was admitted to a hospital in Brisbane. The doctor diagnosed him with meningitis and started treatment, however, due to a reaction to some medicines, Martin’s condition deteriorated and he went into a coma.
Thoughts with Damien Martyn and his family 💛
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 31, 2025
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What did old friends say?
Apart from Adam Gilchrist, other former players of the Australian cricket team are also standing with Damien Martin in this difficult time. Deran Lehmann has given a message to Martin to fight with love and strength on his behalf. He wrote, ‘Sending a lot of love and prayers to Damien Martin. Stay strong and keep fighting legend. Lots of love to the family.” Former Test player Rodney Hogg said that this is very shocking news, we wish him all the best.
Australia won 2 World Cups
Damien Martyn has been an important member of the dreaded Australian team of the 90s. Between 1991 and 2010, he played 509 international matches, including 208 ODIs, 67 Tests and 4 T20 Internationals. In which he scored 4406, 5346 and 120 runs respectively. He has 13 centuries in Test and 5 centuries in ODI. He is also the player who won the 1999 and 2003 World Cups.
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