Former teammate Adam Gilchrist provides update on Damien Martyn’s fight for life

Damien Martyn is not out of the woods yet but there are positive signs for the WA champion after former teammate Adam Gilchrist provided an update on his condition.

The former Test batter was placed in an induced coma after falling ill on Boxing Day and subsequently diagnosed with meningitis, prompting an outpouring of support across the cricket landscape.

While the 54-year-old remains in serious condition in Gold Coast, Gilchrist said he was hopeful of a recovery.

“He’s still in hospital. There’ll be more details come out as they come to hand but certainly in the last 24 hours, some positive signs are the indications coming out of the various tests he’s having,” Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket.

“There’s been so much interest and love.

“A fine player, terrific fella. I just hope he can continue his recovery.”

Gilchrist also extended thanks from the Martyn family for the outpouring of support they have received since his shock illness.

“On behalf of Damien Martyn, a great friend, a former teammate of a few of us ... on behalf of his family, Amanda, his partner, thank you to everyone for the heartfelt love and wishes and care for Damien as he’s gone through and continues to go through a challenging time,” Gilchrist said.

Martyn played 67 Test matches for his country, amassing 4406 runs at 46.37, including 13 centuries, before retiring suddenly during Australia’s whitewash of England in the 2006/07 Ashes.