This legend, who won the World Cup and played 67 Tests for Australia, reached coma, fighting for his life against death.

Damien Martyn In An Induced Coma: Australian cricket great Damien Martyn was taken to hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day and has reportedly been placed in an induced coma due to meningitis. This 54-year-old former batsman played 67 tests for the Kangaroo team and won the ODI World Cup in 2003. He went to lie down after feeling ill and is now in a critical condition in a Brisbane hospital.

What is meningitis?

‘Nine Newspaper’ reported on Wednesday 31 December 2025 that Martin ‘is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis’ Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and infection can cause harmful swelling in the brain. Martin’s condition is being closely monitored.

Gilchrist gave update

Martin’s old teammate from Western Australia and Australian team, Adam Gilchrist, informed about the health of this ailing cricket star on behalf of his family. Gilchrist was quoted by Nine Newspapers as saying, ‘He is receiving excellent treatment and Amanda (Martin’s partner) and his family know that many people are sending their prayers and good wishes.’

fighting for life

1985 Brownlow Medal winner Brad Hardy previously spoke about Martin’s condition on Perth’s 6PR radio, although he did not reveal details of the illness at the time, saying, ‘Damien Martin, Western Australia’s champion, brilliant batsman… unfortunately fell ill on Boxing Day and is currently admitted to a hospital in Queensland and this is the biggest fight of his life. I want everyone to definitely send their good wishes and positive thoughts for Marto. May God give them strength. Let’s hope he recovers from this because it is really serious.

What did old teammates say?

Former Australian Test cricketer Rodney Hogg said, ‘We wish him all the best. This is shocking news. His former teammate Darren Lehmann sent a message of support on Twitter, writing: ‘Sending lots of love and prayers to Damien Martyn. Stay strong and keep fighting legend. Lots of love to the family. Old Western Australia teammate Ryan Campbell posted: ‘Sending lots of love and well wishes to Damien Martyn…thinking of you and your family mate.’

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