In a heartening development for the cricketing world, former Australian batsman Damien Martyn has emerged from an induced coma after a serious bout of meningitis. The news was confirmed by his close friend and ex-teammate, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist, who described the last two days as an "unbelievable turn of events."
From Critical Condition to a Miraculous Recovery
Damien Martyn, the 54-year-old former middle-order stalwart, was admitted to a hospital in Queensland on December 27 after falling severely ill. He was diagnosed with meningitis, a dangerous inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, and placed in a medically induced coma to aid his recovery.
Providing an update on behalf of Martyn's family, Gilchrist shared the tremendous news on Sunday. He stated that Martyn is now out of the coma and, most importantly, "is now able to talk" to his loved ones. The speed and nature of his improvement have left his family and doctors astounded.
Gilchrist Hails 'Extraordinary' Response
"It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said in an official statement. He elaborated that Martyn "has responded extraordinarily well since coming out of the coma to the point where his family feels it's like some sort of miracle."
The positive signs continue, with medical professionals now considering moving the patient out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Gilchrist echoed the sentiment of relief, stating, "what a great recovery it's been and how quickly it has flipped around."
A Glorious Partnership Recalled
The news brings immense relief to fans who remember Martyn as one of the most elegant and feared batters of his era. His career is intrinsically linked with that of Adam Gilchrist. Together, they formed a formidable part of the Australian juggernaut that dominated world cricket, clinching the ODI World Cup together in both 1999 and 2003.
The cricketing fraternity, both in Australia and globally, is now breathing a collective sigh of relief and wishing the champion batsman a continued and complete recovery.
