Australian cricket great Damien Martyn rushed to hospital and placed in induced coma with meningitisA former Australian cricket star is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Damien Martyn was rushed to a Brisbane hospital from his Gold Coast home after becoming unwell after lying down to rest on Boxing Day, Code Sports reported. Close friend and former Australian cricket Adam Gilchrist said on behalf of the family that Martyn was receiving treatment for meningitis. “He is getting the best of treatment and Amanda [Martyn’s partner] and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes,” Gilchrist said. It is thought he could be brought out of his coma in the next few days.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 31, 2025 00:38 UTC