Australia cricket great Damien Martyn in induced coma

NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been admitted to infirmary and placed successful an induced coma aft being diagnosed with meningitis, according to media reports connected Wednesday.The 54-year-old, who represented Australia successful 67 Tests betwixt 1992 and 2006 and featured successful 208 one-day internationals, was hospitalised connected Boxing Day aft falling sick portion resting.

Australian media reports said Martyn is undergoing attraction for meningitis, a superior information that tin beryllium life-threatening.Meningitis refers to inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the encephalon and spinal cord."He is getting the champion of treatment," Test large and adjacent person Adam Gilchrist told The Australian newspaper."Amanda (his partner) and his household cognize that a batch of radical are sending their prayers and champion wishes."Former Australian manager Darren Lehmann, a long-time teammate of Martyn's, besides sent support."Lots of emotion and prayers... support beardown and fighting, legend. Love to the family," helium wrote connected X.Known arsenic 1 of the game's large strokemakers, Martyn became a cardinal fig successful Steve Waugh's all-powerful Australian side, hitting 13 centuries and averaging 46.37.He was besides portion of the Australia squad that won the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not-out successful the last against India successful a match-winning concern with Ricky Ponting.He retired successful 2006 during the Ashes bid and had kept a low-profile since.(With inputs from AFP)