Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn, 54, has been hospitalized in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. Falling ill on Boxing Day, Martyn is receiving treatment in a Queensland hospital. Close friends, former teammates, and Cricket Australia have expressed their support, with many sending prayers for his recovery. Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord, which can cause serious complications.