Martyn is undergoing treatment at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Brisbane.
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn was rushed to a hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday (December 31). The 54-year-old, who fell ill in recent days, has reportedly been placed in an induced coma as he battles meningitis.
Martyn is undergoing treatment at the Gold Coast University Hospital. A spokesperson for Gold Coast Health confirmed the seriousness of his condition. "Damien Martyn remains in a serious condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital," the spokesperson said.
Legendary Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist also shared information about his former Australia teammate's hospitalisation.
"He is getting the best of treatment, and Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes," Gilchrist said in a statement issued on behalf of the Martyn family.
Cricket Australia chief executive, Todd Greenberg, extended the organisation's support. "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time," Greenberg said.
Messages of support poured in from the cricket fraternity for Damien Martyn. Former India cricketers VVS Laxman, Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan were among those to send their prayers.
Here are the tweets wishing Martyn strength and a speedy recovery:
Regarded as one of Australia's most elegant strokemakers, Damien Martyn played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006, scoring 4,406 runs at an average of 46.37 with 13 centuries to his name.
Martyn also played 208 ODIs, amassing 5,346 runs at an average of 40.80, including five hundreds. He was part of Australia's 2003 World Cup-winning side, scoring an unbeaten 88 in the final against India.
Since his retirement, Martyn has largely stayed out of the public domain, making only occasional appearances in commentary.