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The ex-Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and put into a medically induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis.

Serious Health Battle Revealed

The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to ex-AFL star Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s health situation this week.

“We hope he can recover because it’s really serious,” Hardie said.

Martyn remains in a serious condition after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and being taken to a hospital in Queensland, according to family sources.

About Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord.

A Stellar Cricket Career

Martyn is considered one of Australia’s finest batsmen, featuring in 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs averaging 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.

The right-hand batter’s not out 88 in the 2003 World Cup final – with a broken finger – was instrumental in Australia's win over India.

Martin retired suddenly in the middle of the 2005-06 Ashes series in England following difficulties in the first couple of Tests.

Cricket World Reacts

Ex-colleague Darren Lehmann encouraged Martyn to “stay strong” online, as the cricket world started sending support.

“Lots of love and prayers sending his way . Stay strong and fight legend . Love to the family.”

Further updates to follow …