Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has made a stunning recovery from meningitis, awakening from an induced coma just one week after being admitted to hospital. The 54-year-old, who was placed under life-saving care last month, is now chatting with friends and family, including ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist.
According to Gilchrist, Martyn's rapid turnaround has been nothing short of miraculous. "It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said, describing Martyn as responding "extraordinarily well" since coming out of the coma. His family is now hopeful that he will be able to leave the intensive care unit and progress to other parts of the hospital.
Martyn's sudden illness came just days after Christmas Eve, when he had been posting on social media about the ongoing Ashes series. The former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests for Australia, was rushed to a Gold Coast hospital with meningitis - an infection that causes inflammation and swelling around the brain and spinal cord.
Cricket icons Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman, and Michael Vaughan were among those to send Martyn their best wishes during his illness. Gilchrist described Martyn as being "in good spirits" and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans, friends, and family. The love and goodwill expressed by so many people has clearly made a significant difference in Martyn's recovery.
While there is still some treatment and monitoring to go before Martyn can be discharged, his rapid progress is being hailed as a miracle. His wife Amanda has credited the "love, goodwill, and sense of care" that fans have shown him with helping him recover from meningitis.
According to Gilchrist, Martyn's rapid turnaround has been nothing short of miraculous. "It's been an unbelievable turn of events in the last 48 hours," Gilchrist said, describing Martyn as responding "extraordinarily well" since coming out of the coma. His family is now hopeful that he will be able to leave the intensive care unit and progress to other parts of the hospital.
Martyn's sudden illness came just days after Christmas Eve, when he had been posting on social media about the ongoing Ashes series. The former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests for Australia, was rushed to a Gold Coast hospital with meningitis - an infection that causes inflammation and swelling around the brain and spinal cord.
Cricket icons Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman, and Michael Vaughan were among those to send Martyn their best wishes during his illness. Gilchrist described Martyn as being "in good spirits" and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans, friends, and family. The love and goodwill expressed by so many people has clearly made a significant difference in Martyn's recovery.
While there is still some treatment and monitoring to go before Martyn can be discharged, his rapid progress is being hailed as a miracle. His wife Amanda has credited the "love, goodwill, and sense of care" that fans have shown him with helping him recover from meningitis.
, this is so inspiring 
! I mean, 54 years old and waking up from an induced coma after having meningitis... it's like a movie 
, right? The outpouring of love and support from the cricket community and fans is truly amazing 
. It's clear that Martyn's family has been by his side through thick and thin, and now it's people all over the world sending their best wishes... that's what we need more of 
!
his fam is overjoyed n the love from fans n cricket icons is def makin a diff 
lets keep sendin good vibes his way 
. The outpouring of love and support from the cricket world is everything - Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman, and Michael Vaughan all sending their best wishes? It's like they're all saying "get well soon, mate!" 
Bring on the full recovery and all the cricket commentary he can handle...
. His family and Adam Gilchrist are saying he's responding "extraordinarily well" already? That's just mind-blowing to me 
It's like a big ol' group hug for Martyn, and Amanda is totally right that it's made all the difference 
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its so crazy! i read dat adam gilchrist said its been an "unbelievable turn of events" in the last 48 hrs 
can't bliev how far he's come! still a way 2 go but miracle indeed! 
just heard about Damien Martyn's incredible recovery from meningitis... i mean 54 yrs old bloke was in coma last month but now he's chatting with his mates and family 
! I mean, 54 and still got a second chance at life, that's just incredible 
!
Damien Martyn's recovery from meningitis is literally a MIRACLE!!! 
1 week ago he was in a coma & now he's chatting w/ fam & friends, including Adam Gilchrist! 
his family is super hopeful that he'll b able to leave ICU soon 
and get back to normal life 
and I'm literally shook 
his ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist says it's been an "unbelievable turn of events" in the past 48 hours 
and Martyn's family is hopeful he'll be out of ICU soon 
fingers crossed for this Aussie legend 
🂽
