A plethora of cricketers, both past and present, have wished former Australia batsman Damien Martyn a speedy recovery after news emerged of his hospitalisation. Martyn, 54, has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to local media reports. Martyn had been keeping a low profile of late, although he had been actively posting about the ongoing Ashes on his social media handles. His last post was on Christmas eve looking forward to the Boxing Day Test. Martyn was taken ill in a hospital in Brisbane on the first day of the match. A number of former cricketers wished Martyn for a speedy recovery on social media: Thoughts are with @damienmartyn Prayers to see him bounce back?? — Ashwin ???? (@ashwinravi99) December 31, 2025 Sending strength and prayers to my dear friend @damienmartyn and his family. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery. The entire cricket world stands with you Matto during this tough time???? — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 31, 2025 All our thoughts are with you @damienmartyn x — …