Damien Martyn: Former Australia batter in coma in hospital with meningitis - BBC Sport

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Damien Martyn scored 88 not out in the 2003 World Cup final win over India

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on 26 December and is in a hospital in Queensland.

Martyn played in four Ashes series - retiring with immediate effect before the third Test of the 2006-07 series - and won two World Cups with Australia.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg wished Martyn a quick recovery, saying he was "saddened to hear of Damien's illness".