Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been released from the hospital after recovering from meningitis. The World Cup winner was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland last week and was placed in an induced coma.

Legendary Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist provided a positive update on Martyn’s health, which came as a big relief for the fans.

Speaking during live Ashes coverage, Gilchrist confirmed Martyn’s discharge from the hospital while also passing on a message of gratitude from the family.

“The wonderful news is that he has been released from hospital," Gilchrist said on Kayo Sports’ live Ashes coverage.

“He’s still got a bit of a journey to go to be fully recovered, but it’s terrific and wonderful to know he’s back home, and his family express their gratitude and thanks for all the support," he added.

Former Australian batter Mark Waugh also reflected on Martyn’s recovery, calling the turnaround remarkable.

“It’s almost a miracle, really," Waugh said on the same show. “He was looking in really bad shape when he was in the ICU."

Gilchrist hailed the quick response of medical staff in Martyn’s recovery and how timely treatment helped stop the infection early.

“The word from the medical staff was the ambulance officers who treated him as soon as they saw him could not have done it any more perfectly, which nipped the infection in the bud. He still has a bit of a journey to go; it was extreme, but great news," he remarked.

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.