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Damien Martyn in Induced Coma After Meningitis Diagnosis as Hospital Confirms Serious Condition

Family friends say he is receiving the best care following his sudden Boxing Day illness.

Overview

  • Gold Coast Health said Martyn remains in a serious condition at Gold Coast University Hospital.
  • Multiple outlets report the 54-year-old was placed in an induced coma after doctors diagnosed meningitis.
  • Adam Gilchrist, speaking on behalf of the family, said Martyn is getting the best treatment and thanked well-wishers.
  • Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg issued a statement conveying the sport’s support for the former batter.
  • Broadcaster Brad Hardie first disclosed the hospitalisation on 6PR, with subsequent reports noting hopes he could be woken in coming days as clinicians closely monitor him.