Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Damien Martyn recovers from meningitis coma
Damien Martyn, a famous former Australian cricketer, was very sick with a disease called meningitis.
He was in a hospital in Queensland and had to be put into a deep sleep to help him get better.
His friend and former teammate, Adam Gilchrist, shared some good news.
Damien has woken up from his sleep and is now able to talk to his family.
It's been a quick and surprising recovery, and everyone is very happy about it.
Damien and Adam used to play cricket together and won big tournaments called World Cups.
It's like a miracle that Damien is doing so well after being so sick.
Damien Martyn, a former Australian cricketer, has recovered from a meningitis-induced coma.
He was admitted to a hospital in Queensland last week and is expected to be moved out of the intensive care unit.
Adam Gilchrist, his former teammate, confirmed Martyn's recovery and ability to talk within the last 48 hours.
Martyn's family described his recovery as a miracle and expressed gratitude for the global cricket community's support.
Martyn played 67 test matches for Australia, averaging 46.37 with the bat and posting 13 test centuries.
- Who
- Damien Martyn, former Australian cricketer
- What
- Recovered from meningitis-induced coma
- When
- Within the last 48 hours
- Where
- Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Why
- Diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to hospital
- Name
- Damien Martyn
- Age
- 54
- Condition
- Meningitis
- Location
- Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Admission Date
- Last week (December 27)
- Recovery Status
- Out of coma, talking
- Former Teammate
- Adam Gilchrist
Sources
Damien Martyn out of coma after Meningitis scare; Adam Gilchrist reveals ‘unbelievable turn of events in last 48 hours’
Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn out of induced coma, set to leave ICU after meningitis scare
Ex-Australia Cricket Star Damien Martyn Out Of Coma, Speaking To Loved Ones
