Maya Chen is an HR consultant with over 10 years of experience in performance management and organizational development.
The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in hospital and put into a medically induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
The 54-year-old âis facing the battle of his lifeâ, as stated by former AFL player Brad Hardie, who disclosed Martynâs condition on Tuesday.
âWe hope he can recover because itâs extremely grave,â Hardie said.
His condition remains serious after becoming unwell on Boxing Day and transported to a hospital in Queensland, as per sources close to the family.
The condition meningitis involves swelling of the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Martyn is considered one of Australiaâs most talented batters, playing 67 Tests and amassing 4,406 Test runs for an average of 46.37 between 1992 and 2006.
His unbeaten 88 in the 2003 World Cup final â played with a fractured finger â was instrumental in Australia's win over India.
He announced a shock retirement during the 2005-06 Ashes series in England after struggling in the opening two Tests.
A former teammate Darren Lehmann urged Martyn to âstay strongâ online, as the cricket world started sending well wishes.
âLots of love and prayers sending his way . Keep strong and fighting legend . Sending love to the family.â
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Maya Chen is an HR consultant with over 10 years of experience in performance management and organizational development.
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