Australian media says Martyn was being treated for meningitis, which can be deadly
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\nFormer Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday.
\nThe 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing Day last week after falling ill while lying down.
\nAustralian media said he was being treated for meningitis, which can be deadly.
\nMeningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
\n\u201cHe is getting the best of treatment,\u201d Test great and close friend Adam Gilchrist told The Australian newspaper.
\n\u201cAmanda (his partner) and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes.\u201d
\nFormer Australian coach Darren Lehmann, a long-time teammate of Martyn\u2019s, also sent support.
\n\u201cLots of love and prayers… keep strong and fighting, legend. Love to the family,\u201d he wrote on X.
\nKnown as one of the game\u2019s great strokemakers, Martyn became a key figure in Steve Waugh\u00b4s all-powerful Australian side, hitting 13 centuries and averaging 46.37.
\nHe was also part of the Australian team that won the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not out in the final against India in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting.
\nHe retired in 2006 during the Ashes series and has kept a low profile since.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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