Former Aussie Cricket Star Given 50/50 Chance, Picks Life Anyway
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- ā¢Damien Martyn announced in a social media post that he faced a life-threatening meningitis infection.
- ā¢He was put into an induced coma on December 27 at a Gold Coast intensive care unit.
- ā¢After fighting through eight days, he woke up and thanked medical staff and supporters.
Damien Martyn, the 54-year-old former Australian batter whose job was dodging fast cricket balls rather than meningitis, was given a 50/50 chance of living after being rushed into an induced coma on December 27 at a Gold Coast ICU. Eight days later, he woke up, presumably disappointed he missed out on holiday sales but thrilled for his near-death experience. His heartfelt Facebook shout-out thanked his family, friends, the medical staff, and anyone who sent good vibesābecause apparently survival odds double when a tribe rallies on social media.
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Getting a 50/50 survival chance puts most politiciansā promises to shame, but hey, at least Damienās odds werenāt rigged by spin.
Only Damien Martyn could go from batting averages to survival odds and still come out the winner without a single edge.
Induced coma December 27 to January 4? Sounds less like a medical emergency and more like an awkward holiday retreat without fruitcake.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 1/17/2026 | Author: Australian Associated Press
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