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‘Was given 50-50 chance of surviving’: Damien Martyn back home after returning from induced coma | Cricket News

‘Was given 50-50 chance of surviving’: Damien Martyn back home after returning from induced coma | Cricket News

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Former Australian batter Damien Martyn recounted his miraculous recovery from meningitis and an induced coma. The right-hander had fallen ill on Boxing Day and was placed in an induced coma for 8 days. “On the 27th of December 2025 my life was taken out of my hands…when meningitis took over my brain, & unbeknownst to me I was placed into a paralysed coma for 8 days to help me fight this awful disease. And that I did! Fight that is!”, said Martyn on his X account. He then said, “After being given a 50/50 chance of surviving, I came out of the induced coma 8 days later…not able to walk or talk. And yet 4 days after that, with the doctors in disbelief, I walked, I talked and proved to them all why I should be released from hospital to start my recovery.” Martyn played in 67 Tests for Australia from 1992 to 2006 and scored 13 centuries. He was part of the Australian team that won the 2003 World Cup and hit an 88 …

‘Was given 50-50 chance of surviving’: Damien Martyn back home after returning from induced coma | Cricket News

Damien Martyn awake and talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery from induced coma, says Gilchrist

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Days after Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn was put in an induced coma, signs of his health are improving quickly and in a miraculous turnaround, the doctors are hopeful of soon being able to move Martyn out of intensive care. Star Australian cricketer and Martyn’s former teammate and a very close friend, Adam Gilchrist, has provided a pleasant update where he revealed that Marty has woken up from the coma and has been able to speak with his family. “It’s been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours,” Gilchrist said in a statement issued on behalf of Martyn’s family. “He is now able to talk and respond to treatment. He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma to the point where his family feels it’s like some sort of miracle. The 54-year old was put in an induced coma after suffering from Meningitis. Martyn was transported from his Gold Coast home after being unwell on Boxing Day to a Brisbane hospital and was put in an induced coma after …

‘Was given 50-50 chance of surviving’: Damien Martyn back home after returning from induced coma | Cricket News

R Ashwin, VVS Laxman among members of cricket community wishing Damien Martyn speedy recovery | Cricket News

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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 — …

Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis | Cricket News

Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis | Cricket News

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Damien Martyn, the former Australia cricketer, has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. According to Australian media, 54-year-old Martyn had been taken to a hospital in Brisbane after falling ill on Boxing Day. News of his condition emerged on Tuesday evening. “Damien Martyn remains in a serious condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital,” a spokesperson for Gold Coast Health said on Wednesday, per Nine. Martyn’s former Australia teammate and close friend Adam Gilchrist said on News Corp that he is getting “the best of treatment”. “He is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn’s partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes,” Gilchrist said. Former AFL player Brad Hardie had first announced Martyn’s condition on Perth’s 6PR radio. “Damien Martyn, the champ from WA, fantastic batsman … unfortunately took ill on Boxing Day and currently is residing in a Queensland hospital and he is in for the fight of his life,” Hardie said. “I’d like everybody to certainly have …