Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Damien Martyn in Critical Condition with Meningitis
Damien Martyn, a former Australian cricketer who played 67 test matches and 208 one-day internationals, is very sick in a hospital in Brisbane.
He is 54 years old and has a serious illness called meningitis.
He is in a special sleep called an induced coma to help him get better.
Many of his friends and former teammates are sending him love and prayers.
Damien was a great batsman and helped Australia win two World Cups and a Champions Trophy.
He played his last test match in 2007 and then became a cricket commentator.
His family knows that many people are thinking of him and wishing him well.
The cricketing world is shocked and concerned about his condition.
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn, 54, is in a serious condition in a Brisbane hospital.
He is in an induced coma and fighting meningitis, as reported by Australian media.
Former teammates and friends, including Darren Lehmann and Adam Gilchrist, have expressed their support and prayers.
Martyn played 67 test matches and 208 one-day internationals for Australia, averaging 46.37 and 40.8 respectively.
He was part of Australia's World Cup-winning squads in 1999 and 2003, and the 2006 Champions Trophy-winning squad.
- Who
- Damien Martyn, former Australian cricketer
- What
- Serious condition due to meningitis, in induced coma
- When
- Fell ill around Boxing Day, current status as of Wednesday
- Where
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- Why
- Fighting a bout of meningitis
Support and Prayers
Concern and Shock
Public Reaction
Support and Prayers
Former teammates and friends have expressed their support and prayers for Martyn's recovery.
Concern and Shock
The cricketing world is shocked and concerned about Martyn's serious condition.
- Name
- Damien Martyn
- Age
- 54
- Condition
- Serious, induced coma
- Illness
- Meningitis
- Location
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Brisbane
- Test Matches
- 67
- ODIs
- 208
- Test Average
- 46.37
- ODI Average
- 40.8
- World Cups
- 1999, 2003 (winner)
- Champions Trophy
- 2006 (winner)
- Last Test Match
- 2007
- Current Role
- Cricket commentator
Sources
Former Australian Cricketer Damien Martyn is in Serious Condition
Former Australian Cricketer Damien Martyn Placed In Induced Coma After Suffering From Meningitis
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis
Damien Martyn, Australia's 2003 World Cup final hero, in induced coma—what we know about cricketer's health
2003 ODI World Cup Winner Damien Martyn Hospitalised With Meningitis, In induced Coma After Falling Ill On Boxing Day
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn hospitalised with meningitis
Damien Martyn, ex-Australian batter, in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis: What we know so far
Australia batting great Damien Martyn fighting for life after meningitis diagnosis: 'Keep strong and fighting'
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn hospitalised, placed in induced coma after falling ill
Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma
'Prayers To See Him Bounce Back': R. Ashwin Sends Heartfelt Message As Former Australian Cricketer Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition in a Brisbane hospital
