Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma and recovering well following a bout of meningitis. Photo / Neal Simpson, PA Images via Getty ImagesDamien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma and recovering well following a bout of meningitis. Photo / Neal Simpson, PA Images via Getty ImagesAustralian cricketer Damien Martyn has made a miraculous turnaround following his shock diagnosis with meningitis, with hopes he may soon be discharged from hospital now he has woken from an induced coma. The 54-year-old was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital after falling sick on Boxing Day, Nine reported, being put into a coma to treat the illness. Former teammate and team captain Adam Gilchrist told Code Sports the sportsman is making an unexpectedly speedy recovery since waking up over the weekend.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 04, 2026 19:55 UTC