The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Australian great was hospitalised suddenly in Brisbane
The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Australian great was hospitalised suddenly in Brisbane
31 December 2025
The 54-year-old former righthand batsman has fallen ill in recent days, reportedly being placed in an induced coma amid a battle with meningitis.
Former teammate Adam Gilchrist confirmed his hospitalisation in a statement on behalf of the Martyn family.
Former New Zealand fast bowler Danny Morrison has sent a message of support to Martyn on social media, saying 'Kia Kaha' and urging him to keep fighting.
Morrison played against Martyn shortly after the Australian's debut in the 1992/93 summer.
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