Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Guardian sport

Damien Martyn showing ‘positive signs’ after being placed in induced coma with meningitis

Damien Martyn raises his bat during an ODI in 2003. The former Australia cricketer is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis and placed in an induced coma
Damien Martyn raises his bat during an ODI in 2003. The former Australia cricketer is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis and placed in an induced coma. Photograph: AAP

Damien Martyn is showing “positive signs” while in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to friend and former teammate Adam Gilchrist.

The former Australian batter was admitted to the Gold Coast hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day, and remains in a serious but stable condition. Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.