Overview
- Martyn says meningitis struck on December 27, leading to admission to Gold Coast University Hospital and an induced coma in intensive care.
- He writes that doctors gave him a 50/50 chance of survival as he battled the infection affecting the membranes around his brain and spinal cord.
- After waking eight days later unable to walk or talk, he regained both within four days and was cleared to continue recovery at home.
- He publicly thanks Mermaid Waters Ambulance paramedics, Gold Coast University Hospital staff, family and supporters, calling the episode a reminder of life’s fragility.
- Cricket figures including Adam Gilchrist, Justin Langer, VVS Laxman and Michael Vaughan had shared messages of support during his hospitalization.