Overview
- Posting his first detailed message on social media, Martyn shared a beach photo and signed off with “I’m back.”
- Martyn said doctors gave him a 50/50 chance of surviving; he woke unable to walk or talk, then regained both within four days and was discharged.
- He thanked Mermaid Waters Ambulance and Gold Coast University Hospital, as well as family, friends and well‑wishers for their help.
- The former Australia batter fell seriously ill in late December and was placed in an induced, paralysed coma for eight days in intensive care on the Gold Coast.
- Support poured in from across cricket, with figures including Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman, Michael Vaughan and Michael Clarke sending public messages.