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Damien Martyn Awake and Talking After Meningitis Coma

Cricket Australia says he is expected to be moved out of intensive care soon.

Overview

  • The 54-year-old was hospitalized on Boxing Day and spent more than a week in an induced coma at Gold Coast University Hospital.
  • Adam Gilchrist relayed that Martyn is conversing and responding to treatment, calling the past 48 hours an “unbelievable” turnaround.
  • He remains in hospital under active treatment and monitoring, with further care planned before any discharge decisions.
  • His family said he is progressing well, thanked the Gold Coast University Hospital medical team, and asked for privacy during recovery.
  • Well-wishes have poured in from across cricket, including messages from VVS Laxman, Michael Vaughan, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Darren Lehmann.