Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has opened up on his health-related issues after he recently returned home from the hospital. The World Cup winner was hospitalised with meningitis, and consequently admitted to a hospital in Queensland, confirmed on Dec 31. However, now recovering from meningitis, Martyn reckons life can be fragile and took to his social media handle to share his experience.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This post is A BIG thank you to ALL my family, friends and so many other people who have reached out to me! On the 27th of December 2025 my life was taken out of my hands…when meningitis took over my brain, &amp; unbeknownst to me I was placed into a paralysed coma for 8 days to… <a href="https://t.co/3Mt3DS6MZY">pic.twitter.com/3Mt3DS6MZY</a>&mdash; Damien Martyn🏏 (@damienmartyn) <a href="https://twitter.com/damienmartyn/status/2012405092499214598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Martyn shares thoughts after home coming</h2>"I'm back," former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn has tweeted as part of a message on social media that's equal parts health update - all positive - and a thank-you note.&nbsp;"After being given a 50/50 chance of surviving, I came out of the induced coma 8 days later...not able to walk or talk. And yet 4 days after that, with the doctors in disbelief, I walked, I talked and proved to them all why I should be released from hospital to start my recovery," former Australia batter Martyn, now 54, wrote after returning home from hospital.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Martyn, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day, with news emerging of his condition in the final week of December. A legend of the game, Martyn underwent treatment in Queensland. While there was no official word from the family, former Australian player and stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist gave a health update that week.&nbsp;Speaking on behalf of Martyn's family, close friend Adam Gilchrist said: "He is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn's partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said: "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time."&nbsp;An incredible servant of the game, Martyn played at the top level for 14 years, spanning a career from 1992 to 2006, before he joined the Indian Cricket League (ICL). As ICL was branded a rebel league by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Martyn’s career at the international level came to an end as players were barred from playing for their national side.

Damien Martyn, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day, with news emerging of his condition in the final week of December. A legend of the game, Martyn underwent treatment in Queensland. 

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has opened up on his health-related issues after he recently returned home from the hospital. The World Cup winner was hospitalised with meningitis, and consequently admitted to a hospital in Queensland, confirmed on Dec 31. However, now recovering from meningitis, Martyn reckons life can be fragile and took to his social media handle to share his experience.

Damien Martyn, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day, with news emerging of his condition in the final week of December. A legend of the game, Martyn underwent treatment in Queensland.&nbsp;

Damien Martyn back home, shares heartfelt message 'this experience has reminded me of how fragile life is'

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woke up from induced coma in what his close friend Adam Gilchrist defined as a 'miraculous turnaround.' Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days. The batter, however, will remain in the hospital and will continue to receive the treatment for his condition untill full recovery. The news of Martyn's hospitalization had taken the cricketing world aback with several former and current cricketers wishing him well.<h2>Gilchrist shares update on Damien Martyn's health</h2>"It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said in a statement on Sunday (Jan 4) night. "He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma, to the point where his family feels it's almost a miracle. He's in good spirits and overwhelmed by the support, and while there is still treatment and monitoring to go, it's looking very positive."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-pakistan-bangladesh-want-its-t20-world-cup-matches-to-be-staged-outside-india-mustafizur-rahman-1767595300813">After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India</a>"His wife Amanda just really wants to say to everyone she is convinced that the love, goodwill and sense of care that they felt from everybody, via messages and via the coverage in the press really helped him. They just feel blessed so many people have wanted to support him in his time in need," added the former Aussie wicketkeeper-batter.<h2>Who is Damien Martyn?</h2>The 54-year-old batter is an ODI World Cup winner with Australia in 2003. Martyn struck 88 not out in the final against India in the 2003 WC final but was overshadowed by skipper Ricky Ponting's 140 not out which included eight sixes. Martyn played 208 ODIs for Australia, scroing 5,346 runs at an average of nearly 41, hitting five centuries along with highest of 144 not out. In Tests, Martyn scored 4,406 runs in 67 matches at an average of touch above 46 with 13 hundreds and a best of 165.&nbsp;He was also part of boycotted Indian Cricket League (ICL) in 2008 before quitting and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010 with Rajasthan Royals.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woke up from induced coma in what his close friend Adam Gilchrist defined as a 'miraculous turnaround.' Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days. The batter, however, will remain in the hospital and will continue to receive the treatment for his condition untill full recovery. The news of Martyn's hospitalization had taken the cricketing world aback with several former and current cricketers wishing him well. Gilchrist shares update on Damien Martyn's health "It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said in a statement on Sunday (Jan 4) night. "He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma, to the point where his family feels it's almost a miracle. He's in good spirits and overwhelmed by the support, and while there is still treatment and monitoring to go, it's looking very positive." Also Read - After Pakistan, Bangladesh want its T20 WC matches to be staged outside India "His wife Amanda just really wants to say to everyone she is convinced that the love, goodwill and sense of care that they felt from everybody, via messages and via the coverage in the press really helped him. They just feel blessed so many people have wanted to support him in his time in need," added the former Aussie wicketkeeper-batter. Who is Damien Martyn? The 54-year-old batter is an ODI World Cup winner with Australia in 2003. Martyn struck 88 not out in the final against India in the 2003 WC final but was overshadowed by skipper Ricky Ponting's 140 not out which included eight sixes. Martyn played 208 ODIs for Australia, scroing 5,346 runs at an average of nearly 41, hitting five centuries along with highest of 144 not out. In Tests, Martyn scored 4,406 runs in 67 matches at an average of touch above 46 with 13 hundreds and a best of 165. He was also part of boycotted Indian Cricket League (ICL) in 2008 before quitting and joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010 with Rajasthan Royals.

Martyn is being treated for meiningitis at Gold Coast Unviversity hospital and the situation was dire before the turnaround came in the last couple of days.

Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn out of coma in 'miraculous turnaround'

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma and is making a "miraculous" recovery after he was diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.


Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery 

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital in Gold Coast, and is currently on the road to recovery, his wife Amanda revealed in a recent chat. On December 30, Martyn was placed in an induced coma following the illness, with the cricket world coming together to pray for his speedy recovery. Speaking publicly for the first time since Martyn’s hospitalisation, his wife shared a comforting update with everyone, revealing that Damien is progressing well. &nbsp;While updating his health status, Amanda also expressed gratitude towards the medical team at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland, who have helped Martyn come out of any danger. &nbsp;“Damien is progressing well with his medical treatment. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital, who have been nothing short of amazing throughout this challenging time. This has been a trying time, and the family ask that you respect their privacy,” Amanda said in a chat with News Corp, as quoted by The West Australian.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-to-ask-icc-to-reallocate-2026-t20-world-cup-matches-out-of-india-due-to-safety-concerns-mustafizur-rahman-ipl-2026-kkr-1767502320150">Drama escalates as Bangladesh to ask ICC to reallocate T20 WC matches out of India due to ‘safety concerns’</a> &nbsp;Earlier, after getting admitted, Martyn’s close friend and former teammate, Adam Gilchrist, also spoke on the family’s behalf, saying, "He (Martyn) is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn's partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes.” &nbsp;At the time when this news broke out, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg also said, "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Martyn, a right-handed middle-order batter during his time, was one of cricket’s greatest strokemakers, having played 67 Tests from 1992 to 2006. After failing to make a name for himself following his debut, Martyn returned to Australia’s Test side in 2000 before calling time on his career midway through the 2006 Ashes. He scored 4406 Test runs at 46.37, including 13 hundreds. &nbsp;Even in the One-Dayers, Martyn scored over 5000 runs, including five hundreds at an average just above 40. His most famous outing was an unbeaten 88 against India in the 2003 World Cup Final, stitching a 234-run stand with his captain Ricky Ponting, who hit an unbeaten hundred to help Australia post 359-2. &nbsp;The then defending champions won that match by 125 runs, clinching their third world title and second consecutively.&nbsp;

While updating his health status, Amanda also expressed gratitude towards the medical team at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland, who have helped Martyn come out of any danger.

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital in Gold Coast, and is currently on the road to recovery, his wife Amanda revealed in a recent chat. On December 30, Martyn was placed in an induced coma following the illness, with the cricket world coming together to pray for his speedy recovery. Speaking publicly for the first time since Martyn’s hospitalisation, his wife shared a comforting update with everyone, revealing that Damien is progressing well. While updating his health status, Amanda also expressed gratitude towards the medical team at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland, who have helped Martyn come out of any danger. “Damien is progressing well with his medical treatment. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital, who have been nothing short of amazing throughout this challenging time. This has been a trying time, and the family ask that you respect their privacy,” Amanda said in a chat with News Corp, as quoted by The West Australian. Also read | Drama escalates as Bangladesh to ask ICC to reallocate T20 WC matches out of India due to ‘safety concerns’ Earlier, after getting admitted, Martyn’s close friend and former teammate, Adam Gilchrist, also spoke on the family’s behalf, saying, "He (Martyn) is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn's partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes.” At the time when this news broke out, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg also said, "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time." Meanwhile, Martyn, a right-handed middle-order batter during his time, was one of cricket’s greatest strokemakers, having played 67 Tests from 1992 to 2006. After failing to make a name for himself following his debut, Martyn returned to Australia’s Test side in 2000 before calling time on his career midway through the 2006 Ashes. He scored 4406 Test runs at 46.37, including 13 hundreds. Even in the One-Dayers, Martyn scored over 5000 runs, including five hundreds at an average just above 40. His most famous outing was an unbeaten 88 against India in the 2003 World Cup Final, stitching a 234-run stand with his captain Ricky Ponting, who hit an unbeaten hundred to help Australia post 359-2. The then defending champions won that match by 125 runs, clinching their third world title and second consecutively.

While updating his health status, Amanda also expressed gratitude towards the medical team at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland, who have helped Martyn come out of any danger.

Damien Martyn’s wife provides latest update on cricketer’s recovery, says ‘he is…’

Former Australian cricketer and World Cup winner Damien Martyn has been hospitalised with meningitis, as confirmed on Wednesday (Dec 31). Martyn, a two-time ODI World Cup winner, has been hospitalised in a Queensland hospital in an induced coma, with wishes from former colleagues and the cricketing fraternity pouring in to wish him a speedy recovery. Martyn is a two-time World Cup winner, having played a crucial role in Australia’s 1999 and 2003 triumphs.<h2>Damien Martyn hospitalised</h2>According to the prominent cricket website ESPNcricinfo, Martyn, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day, with news emerging on Tuesday evening of his condition. Martyn is currently in an induced coma. A legend of the game, there, Martyn will undergo treatment in Queensland. While there was no official word from the family, former Australian player and stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist gave a health update.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Speaking on behalf of Martyn's family, close friend Adam Gilchrist said: "He is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn's partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said: "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time."&nbsp;An incredible servant of the game, Martyn played at the top level for 14 years, spanning a career from 1992 to 2006, before he joined the Indian Cricket League (ICL). As ICL was branded a rebel league by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Martyn’s career at the international level came to an end as players were barred from playing for their national side.

Damien Martyn, a two-time ODI World Cup winner, has been hospitalised in a Queensland hospital in an induced coma, with wishes from former colleagues and the cricketing fraternity pouring in to wish him a speedy recovery.

Former Australian cricketer and World Cup winner Damien Martyn has been hospitalised with meningitis, as confirmed on Wednesday (Dec 31). Martyn, a two-time ODI World Cup winner, has been hospitalised in a Queensland hospital in an induced coma, with wishes from former colleagues and the cricketing fraternity pouring in to wish him a speedy recovery. Martyn is a two-time World Cup winner, having played a crucial role in Australia’s 1999 and 2003 triumphs. Damien Martyn hospitalised According to the prominent cricket website ESPNcricinfo, Martyn, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day, with news emerging on Tuesday evening of his condition. Martyn is currently in an induced coma. A legend of the game, there, Martyn will undergo treatment in Queensland. While there was no official word from the family, former Australian player and stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist gave a health update. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Speaking on behalf of Martyn's family, close friend Adam Gilchrist said: "He is getting the best of treatment and [Martyn's partner] Amanda and his family know that a lot of people are sending their prayers and best wishes." ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said: "I'm saddened to hear of Damien's illness. The best wishes of everyone at CA and in the wider cricket community are with him at this time." An incredible servant of the game, Martyn played at the top level for 14 years, spanning a career from 1992 to 2006, before he joined the Indian Cricket League (ICL). As ICL was branded a rebel league by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Martyn’s career at the international level came to an end as players were barred from playing for their national side.

Damien Martyn, a two-time ODI World Cup winner, has been hospitalised in a Queensland hospital in an induced coma, with wishes from former colleagues and the cricketing fraternity pouring in to wish him a speedy recovery.

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Damien Martyn back home, shares heartfelt message 'this experience has reminded me of how fragile life is'

Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn out of coma in 'miraculous turnaround'

Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery

Damien Martyn’s wife provides latest update on cricketer’s recovery

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn hospitalised with meningitis