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The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Revealed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, as stated by ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition this week.

“We hope he can pull through because it’s extremely grave,” Hardie said.

His condition remains serious after falling ill on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to sources close to the family.

About Meningitis

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

A Stellar Cricket Career

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and scoring 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – helped Australia secure victory over India.

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

Cricket World Responds

A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “stay strong” via social media, as the cricket world began to react support.

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

More details soon …