Damien Martyn Released From Hospital After Meningitis Battle

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News18•08-01-2026, 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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