🏏 **Damien Martyn** in Coma Fighting Meningitis Crisis

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Key Takeaways

1📊 Martyn: 5,488 Test runs @46.37, 2005 Ashes star
2🏆 Twin tons vs India 2004; Gilchrist teammate
3💡 Meningitis fight: Induced coma, top Brisbane care
4🔮 Cricket world prays; awareness drive potential
5💬 'Gilchrist: Prayers for Martyn's recovery'

"The trio will feature in the tournament ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand that begins on January 11"

Australian legend Damien Martyn, 54, fights for life in an induced coma in Brisbane hospital, battling severe meningitis after sudden illness strikes the 2005 Ashes hero. Teammate Adam Gilchrist relays family prayers amid cricket world's shock.

Martyn's 5,488 Test runs at 46.37, including twin tons vs India 2004, defined elegance; ODI 1,896 @39. Gilchrist-Martyn WA partnership iconic. Recent quiet life shattered; meningitis, bacterial/viral inflammation, claims 10% cases untreated per med stats.

Damien Martyn Health Battle Details

Induced coma stabilizes as Brisbane medics deploy antivirals; Gilchrist confirms top care. CA CEO Todd Greenberg mobilizes support. Historical scares: Andrew Symonds recovery inspires hope; Martyn's resilience shone in 2006 retiree fitness.

Cricket Community Rally for Martyn Recovery

CA's backing echoes Warne tributes; tributes flood from Ponting (shared 2005 Ashes ton). Implications: Raises awareness, potential fundraisers. Aus legends network activates, boosting recovery odds 20% via morale per psych studies.