Former Australian Cricket Star Damien Martyn Hospitalized and in Medically Induced Coma Following Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis.

The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Critical Condition Revealed

The 54-year-old “is facing the battle of his life”, according to former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martyn’s health situation on Tuesday.

“Let’s hope he can recover because it’s extremely grave,” stated Hardie.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after falling ill on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per family sources.

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 from 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.

Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

A former teammate Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the sporting world started sending well wishes.

“Thoughts and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Sending love to the family.”

Further updates to follow …