Overview
- Martyn was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 and placed in a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
- Adam Gilchrist, in contact with Martyn’s family, says the former batter is now able to talk and respond to treatment.
- The family thanked the medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital for their care and asked for privacy during his recovery.
- Those close to Martyn describe his improvement since waking as rapid, and they are hopeful of a transfer from ICU in the coming days.
- Cricket figures including Todd Greenberg, VVS Laxman and Michael Vaughan have sent public messages of support as doctors continue to monitor Martyn’s condition.