Damien Martyn’s family shares a huge positive update about his health

Australia ex-cricketer Damien Martyn’s family has shared a huge positive update about his health. Martyn, who was recently brought to a Gold Coast hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis, is "progressing well." 

Martyn was reportedly suffering from meningitis and was in an induced coma. It is a dangerous illness that inflames the meninges, which are the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Martyn’s former teammate Adam Gilchrist had also shared an update on behalf of the former’s family.

“Thank you, everyone, for the heartfelt love and wishes and care for Damien as he goes through a challenging time. He’s still in hospital. There’ll be more details coming out as they come to hand, but certainly in the last 24 hours, some positive signs are the indications coming out of the various tests he’s having. There’s been so much interest and love for Damien. A fine player, terrific fella. I just hope he can continue his recovery," the former wicketkeeper-batter had said on FOX Cricket.

During Australia's golden age in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Martyn was a pillar of the middle order. In both 1999 and 2003, he was a member of Australia's World Cup winning teams. 

“Damien is progressing well”- Martyn’s family gives update on his health

Damien Martyn’s family has shared a positive update about the cricketer’s wellbeing. Martyn became ill on December 26 and was transported to a hospital in Brisbane in a critical condition. After his condition deteriorated on Boxing Day, the 54-year-old was placed in an induced coma.

“Damien is progressing well with his medical treatment. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital, who have been nothing short of amazing throughout this challenging time. This has been a trying time, and the family asks that you respect their privacy," the family’s statement to NewsCorp said.

Damien Martyn was part of Australia’s 1999 and 2003 ICC World Cup wins. Martyn was also the top run-scorer for Australia in their 2006 Champions Trophy. 

With 4,406 runs from 67 Test matches at an average of 46.37, with 13 hundreds and 23 fifties, Martyn ended his international career. Martyn scored 5,346 runs in ODIs, including 37 half-centuries and five hundreds. Additionally, he scored 120 runs while playing for Australia in four Twenty20 Internationals.

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