Former Australia batter Damien Martyn awake after being placed in coma due to meningitis

January 18, 2026 5:51 PM

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn awake after being placed in coma due to meningitis

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn is up and walking again after being put into an induced coma last month to fight a serious case of meningitis with only a 50% chance of survival. Known throughout his 14-year international career for his superb timing and effortless strokeplay, the 54-year-old said on Saturday that he had left his doctors in disbelief over how quickly he hit the deadly condition out of the park. "On the 27th of December 2025 my life was taken out of my hands... when mening...

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

December 31, 2025 12:19 PM

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, Australian media reported on Tuesday. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006, fell ill on Friday and was taken to hospital, where he is receiving treatment. His condition is being closely monitored. Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, a close friend and former teammate, said on behalf of Martyn’s family that he was receiving the best possible care. ...