Former Australian batter Damien Martyn. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1808-01-2026, 07:19

Damien Martyn Released From Hospital After Meningitis Battle

  • Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been released from a Gold Coast hospital after recovering from a serious bout of meningitis.
  • Martyn, 54, was previously in an induced coma while doctors treated his severe illness.
  • Teammates Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh shared positive updates, with Waugh calling his recovery "almost a miracle."
  • Gilchrist praised the medical staff for their perfect treatment, which "nipped the infection in the bud."
  • Martyn, who played 67 Tests and 208 ODIs, still faces a journey to full recovery but is now home.

Why It Matters: Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is home after recovering from a life-threatening meningitis battle.

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