So happy to just get back on the beach: Martyn on road to recovery
The former Australia batter was rushed to a hospital on the Gold Coast on Boxing Day after falling suddenly ill.
The former Australia batter was rushed to a hospital on the Gold Coast on Boxing Day after falling suddenly ill.
Martyn, who featured in 67 Tests for Australia, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma while doctors treated the infection.
Gilchrist shared the update ahead of Day 5 of the SCG Test, stating that Martyn has made an impressive recovery.
Speaking on Fox Cricket, Gilchrist said there were “positive signs” emerging as the 54-year-old continues his recovery.
The 54-year-old was rushed to a hospital in Brisbane after falling ill on Boxing Day on Friday.
Martyn, who played 67 Tests, 208 ODIs and 4 T20Is for Australia, retired from international cricket in December 2006.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Saturday shared photographs of the jerseys from his first Test as captain where his former teammates had signed.