Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn, recently hospitalized in a Gold Coast facility due to meningitis, is reportedly on the mend, according to family statements. The 54-year-old ex-right-handed batsman, who participated in 67 Tests, was initially placed in an induced coma due to his condition.
In their first announcement since his hospitalization, the cricketer’s family mentioned, “Damien is making good progress,” as reported by Herald Sun Sport. “The family of Damien Martyn has extended its ‘deepest gratitude’ to the staff at Gold Coast University Hospital in their initial public statement following his meningitis diagnosis,” the article further noted.
Hailing from Darwin, Martyn made his Test debut at the age of 21, stepping in for Dean Jones during the 1992-93 home series against the West Indies. He recorded his highest score of 165 against New Zealand in 2005, marking one of his 13 Test centuries. His final Test appearance was at the Adelaide Oval during the 2006-07 Ashes series before transitioning to commentary.
Martyn also participated in 208 ODIs, boasting an average of 40.8. He was a member of Australia’s squads that clinched the World Cups in 1999 and 2003, famously scoring an unbeaten 88 in the final against India in 2003 while nursing a broken finger. Additionally, he was part of the 2006 Champions Trophy-winning team.
In their first announcement since his hospitalization, the cricketer’s family mentioned, “Damien is making good progress,” as reported by Herald Sun Sport. “The family of Damien Martyn has extended its ‘deepest gratitude’ to the staff at Gold Coast University Hospital in their initial public statement following his meningitis diagnosis,” the article further noted.
Hailing from Darwin, Martyn made his Test debut at the age of 21, stepping in for Dean Jones during the 1992-93 home series against the West Indies. He recorded his highest score of 165 against New Zealand in 2005, marking one of his 13 Test centuries. His final Test appearance was at the Adelaide Oval during the 2006-07 Ashes series before transitioning to commentary.
Martyn also participated in 208 ODIs, boasting an average of 40.8. He was a member of Australia’s squads that clinched the World Cups in 1999 and 2003, famously scoring an unbeaten 88 in the final against India in 2003 while nursing a broken finger. Additionally, he was part of the 2006 Champions Trophy-winning team.
