Former Australian batter Damien Martyn was recently placed in an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis. The 54-year-old, who reportedly fell ill on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025, was rushed to a Brisbane hospital on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025. Doctors are calling his condition serious.
Widely regarded as one of the most elegant batters of his generation, Damien Martyn is now fighting for his health. The former Australian cricketer retired abruptly from international cricket in December 2006 after featuring in the Ashes series against England. Since then, he has largely stayed out of the public eye, which is why news of his sudden health crisis has sent shockwaves through the cricket community.
What happened to Damien Martyn, and why is he in a coma?
