Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Damien Martyn Recovering from Meningitis
Damien Martyn, a former Australian cricketer, is in the hospital because he has a serious illness called meningitis.
He was put into a special sleep to help him get better.
His family said he is doing well now.
They thanked the doctors and nurses for taking good care of him.
Damien played cricket for Australia a long time ago and won many important matches.
His friends and family are hoping he continues to get better soon.
Damien Martyn, 54, is recovering from meningitis at Gold Coast University Hospital.
His family released a statement saying he is 'progressing well' with treatment.
Martyn was placed in an induced coma after being hospitalized on Boxing Day.
Martyn played 67 Tests for Australia and was part of two ODI World Cup-winning teams.
He scored his highest Test total of 165 against New Zealand in 2005.
- Who
- Damien Martyn, former Australian cricketer
- What
- Recovering from meningitis in an induced coma
- When
- Hospitalized on Boxing Day, current status progressing well
- Where
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Why
- Diagnosed with meningitis
- Name
- Damien Martyn
- Age
- 54
- Condition
- Meningitis
- Treatment Location
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Recovery Status
- Progressing well
- Career Highlights
- 67 Tests, 13 Test tons, 208 ODIs, 2 ODI World Cups, 2006 Champions Trophy
- Retirement
- 2006-07 Ashes series
Sources
‘Progressing well’: Damien Martyn’s family issues first statement about cricketer’s recovery from meningitis since he was placed in induced coma
Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report
'Damien is progressing well'
Damien Martyn’s wife provides latest update on cricketer’s recovery, says ‘he is…’
Damien Martyn Wakes Up From Coma: 'Able To Talk And Respond To Treatment'
Damien Martyn’s Health Improves Rapidly After Meningitis Battle: 'It Feels Like A Miracle'
‘An unbelievable turn of events’: Damien Martyn awake and talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery from induced coma, says Gilchrist
