The World Cup–winning cricketer was hospitalised in Queensland after being diagnosed with meningitis, a development that was confirmed on December 31. Now on the road to recovery, Martyn reflected on how fragile life can be and shared his experience through a post on social media.
“I'm back,” the former Australia cricketer tweeted, sharing an update that combined positive news about his health with a message of gratitude.
“After being given a 50/50 chance of surviving, I came out of the induced coma 8 days later...not able to walk or talk. And yet 4 days after that, with the doctors in disbelief, I walked, I talked and proved to them all why I should be released from hospital to start my recovery,” wrote the 54-year-old after being discharged.
Martyn had fallen ill on Boxing Day, with reports about his condition surfacing in the final week of December. A respected figure in Australian cricket, he received treatment in Queensland.
Although the family did not release an official statement at the time, former Australia wicketkeeper and stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist had provided a brief update on Martyn’s health during that period.
