Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Damien Martyn Shows Positive Signs in Meningitis Battle
Damien Martyn, a former Australian cricketer who played 67 test matches, is very sick with a condition called meningitis.
He is in a serious condition and is in a hospital in Gold Coast.
He is in a special sleep called an induced coma to help him get better.
His friends and family, including other former cricketers, are sending him love and prayers.
The head of Cricket Australia also wished him a quick recovery.
There are some positive signs coming out of the various tests he is having, but he remains in a serious condition.
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition with meningitis and is in an induced coma.
He played 67 test matches, 208 ODIs, and 4 T20Is for Australia.
Former teammates and cricket legends have sent well wishes for his recovery.
There are some positive signs coming out of the various tests he is having.
Martyn was a key figure in Steve Waugh's Australian side and won the 2003 ODI World Cup.
- Who
- Damien Martyn, former Australian cricketer
- What
- Is in serious condition with meningitis
- When
- Fell ill last week, currently in hospital
- Where
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Why
- Fell ill with meningitis
- Name
- Damien Martyn
- Age
- 54
- Condition
- Serious, in induced coma
- Illness
- Meningitis
- Location
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Test Matches Played
- 67
- ODI Matches Played
- 208
- T20I Matches Played
- 4
Sources
Damien Martyn in serious condition
Ex-Australian cricketer Damien Martyn’s health update: ‘Positive signs’ after being placed in ‘coma’
Adam Gilchrist Reveals Latest On Damien Martyn’s Health As Be Battles From Meningitis: 'Some Positive Indications Coming Out'
Damien Martyn health update: Adam Gilchrist says ‘positive signs’ amid meningitis treatment
Adam Gilchrist shares latest update of Aussie World Cup winning star Damien Martyn’s health
Damien Martyn’s broken finger vs Tendulkar’s India: The untold 2003 World Cup story
‘Positive Signs' on Hospitalised Australian Cricket Great Damien Martyn
