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Australia’s 2003 World Cup hero Damien Martyn is battling meningitis after being placed in an induced coma, with the global cricket community rallying behind the former great. Photo Credit – X
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn, a central figure in the country’s golden cricket era, has been hospitalised in Queensland and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old’s condition is serious, and the development has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world because of Martyn’s stature and enduring legacy.
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Martyn reportedly fell ill on Boxing Day, December 26, and was admitted to a hospital in Brisbane following a sudden deterioration in health. Former AFL player Brad Hardie confirmed the gravity of the situation, describing it as “the fight of his life.” Medical teams have since placed Martyn in an induced coma as part of his treatment protocol for meningitis.
Cricket Australia and close friends have confirmed that he is receiving the best possible medical care, while his family remains informed of the widespread prayers and support.
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Messages of concern and encouragement have poured in from former teammates and administrators. Adam Gilchrist, one of Martyn’s closest friends and long-time teammate for Australia and Western Australia, confirmed the family’s awareness of the global support. Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to “keep strong,” reflecting the sentiment shared by many from the 1990s and 2000s Australian dressing room.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg also released a statement, saying the board and the wider cricket community are thinking of Martyn and his family during this difficult period.
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Martyn is not just another former international cricketer. He represents one of the most dominant eras in Australian cricket history. His illness resonates deeply with fans who grew up watching Australia’s near-invincible sides and with Indian fans who remember his match-winning brilliance against India.
Health scares involving sporting greats often reignite conversations around athlete well-being after retirement, especially for players who choose private lives away from public attention, as Martyn did.
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Damien Martyn scored 4,406 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006. Elegant, technically sound, and mentally resilient, he was considered one of the finest stroke-makers of his generation.
His most iconic moment came in the 2003 World Cup final against India, where he struck an unbeaten 88 despite batting with a broken finger. That innings helped Australia secure a commanding 125-run victory and cemented Martyn’s place in World Cup folklore.
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Indian fans remember Martyn vividly for his role in Australia’s historic 2004 Border Gavaskar Trophy win. Named Player of the Series, he top-scored in four of eight innings as Australia won a Test series in India for the first time in over three decades.
Martyn retired midway through the 2006 Ashes and later stepped away from public life after a brief stint in commentary. His low-profile post-retirement journey has only amplified the concern surrounding his current health battle.
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