Damien Martyn In Induced Coma After Serious Illness: Former Australian player and 2003 world-winning team member Damien Martyn is seriously ill. He has gone into coma due to illness. Australia’s Damien Martin has been admitted to hospital. He is suffering from meningitis. Martin, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day. Martin is currently in induced coma.
Damien Martyn’s close friend and former Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has confirmed his illness. Martin’s condition is worrying and the players along with him are praying for his recovery. Gilchrist told News Corp he was receiving the best treatment. Amanda and her family know that many people are praying for them and sending well wishes. Former batsman Darren Lehmann wrote on X, Lots of love and prayers for Damien Martin. Stay strong and fighting legend. Love family.
What did the CEO of Cricket Australia say?
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said in a statement, ‘I am saddened to hear about Damien’s illness. The best wishes of Cricket Australia and the entire cricket community are with him at this time. Hope he gets well soon.”
Played a brilliant inning in the 2003 World Cup final
Damien Martyn is counted among the best batsmen who played for Australia. He batted in the middle order and was known for his excellent strokeplay. His unbeaten inning of 88 runs against India in the final of the ODI World Cup 2003 is one of the memorable innings of his career. This innings played a memorable role in making Australia the world champion.
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Damien Martin’s career
Damien Martyn, 54, played 67 Tests for Australia from 1992 to 2006. He became an important player of Steve Waugh’s team. He retired in 2006. In Tests, he scored 4,406 runs at an average of 46.37, scoring 13 centuries. In 182 innings of 208 ODIs, he scored 5,346 runs at an average of 40.80, scoring 4 centuries and 37 half-centuries. He scored 120 runs in 4 T20 matches. The highest score was 96 runs. After retirement, Martin was seen as a commentator for some time.
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