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Damien Martyn posts positive health update after leaving hospital
- Damien Martyn says he is on the mend a month after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
- The former batsman, 54, fell ill on Boxing Day and was placed in an induced coma due to meningitis.
- Martyn published a photo of himself walking on the beach and said he had been for a swim.
- Martyn thanked paramedics, doctors, nurses, family, friends, and supporters for their help.
- Martyn helped Australia win the Ashes during the 2001 tour of England with a Headingley century.
- Martyn’s career includes 13 Test centuries before retiring in 2006-07.
- Martyn thanked healthcare and support networks for their help during his illness.
- Martyn looked forward to getting back to his normal self and beach time.
- Martyn played 67 Test matches for Australia and contributed to Ashes campaigns in 2001 and 2002-03.
- The article notes Martyn's illness occurred on Boxing Day and that he was rushed to hospital.
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