Cricket Miracle: Damien Martyn Wakes From Coma
Australia cricket legend Damien Martyn wakes from coma after meningitis, making a miraculous recovery that doctors and fans are calling extraordinary.
Former Australian batsman Damien Martyn has emerged from an induced coma and is making a "miraculous" recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis a week ago.
Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, fell ill late last month and was admitted to a Queensland hospital on December 27.
In a statement released by Martyn's family, close friend and former Australia teammate Adam Gilchrist said on Sunday: "It's been an incredible turn of events in the last 48 hours."
The statement said "[Martyn] has responded incredibly well since coming out of the coma, to the point where his family feels it's nothing short of a miracle," and added that "he is now able to talk."
Former wicketkeeper Gilchrist said Martyn's condition was "so good" that medical staff were hopeful he could be moved out of the intensive care unit, which shows "what a remarkable recovery it has been and how quickly things have turned around."
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can come on suddenly and can be fatal within hours if not treated promptly.
Gilchrist and Martyn's family also thanked the staff at Gold Coast University Hospital "who have been amazing during this difficult time."
"He will remain in hospital and continue treatment, but the turnaround has been miraculous."
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The statement added that Martyn "is in good spirits and overwhelmed by the support he has received," with his wife Amanda saying that the "love, goodwill and caring thoughts" from his supporters had aided his recovery.
Martyn, who made his Test debut at the age of 21, played in four Ashes series and scored 4,406 Test runs at an average of 46.37 in his career. He won two World Cups with Australia and retired before the third Test of the 2006-07 series.
During the 2003 World Cup final, Martyn scored an unbeaten 88 while batting with a broken finger as Australia defeated India. Martyn was also a prolific One Day International batsman, scoring 5,346 runs in 208 matches at an average of 40, including five centuries and 37 half-centuries.
He also represented Yorkshire as an overseas player in 2003.
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