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Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is on the road to recovery after a frightening health scare that saw him hospitalised and placed in an induced coma late last year. The 54-year-old, who was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill with meningitis, has now been discharged and is continuing his recovery at home.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The positive update was shared by former Australia wicketkeeper and long-time teammate Adam Gilchrist, who spoke about Martyn’s condition just before the start of Day 5 of the Sydney Test. Gilchrist confirmed that Martyn had made significant progress since his hospitalisation but cautioned that the journey ahead remains a demanding one.

“A quick update on Damien Martyn. He’s home. He’s out of hospital and has made an amazing recovery,” Gilchrist said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “He still has a bit of a journey to go and has a bit to work through but fortunately, he’s been allowed to go home and complete that recovery.”Gilchrist also passed on a message from Martyn to the wider cricketing fraternity. “He just wanted to pass on to the cricketing world – Thank you so much for the love, care and support and interest in his wellbeing. That is wonderful news. Not that long ago he was in an induced coma but now he’s at home and recovering.”Martyn’s partner, Amanda, had earlier released a statement expressing gratitude to the medical staff and requesting privacy for the family. “Damien is progressing well with his medical treatment. We also want to express our deepest appreciation to the medical team at Gold Coast University Hospital,” she said, adding that it had been a trying period for the family.Messages of support poured in from across the cricketing world, including former teammate and coach Darren Lehmann, who wrote on social media: “Lots of love and prayers are being sent Damien Martyn’s way. Keep strong and fighting legend.”