Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn has made a miraculous recovery from a life-threatening coma. The 54-year-old former batsman, who played 67 Tests and 208 ODIs for Australia, was hospitalized with meningitis, a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Martyn’s condition took a positive turn over the weekend, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist revealing that he’s now able to talk and respond to treatment. “It’s been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours,” Gilchrist said. “He is now able to talk and respond to treatment. He has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma to the point where his family feels it’s like some sort of miracle”.
Martyn’s wife, Amanda, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, crediting the love and goodwill from fans and the media for helping her husband’s recovery. He’s expected to be moved out of intensive care soon and will continue to receive treatment at Gold Coast University Hospital.
