Sydney, Jan. 8 -- Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist has revealed that Damien Martyn, who was hospitalised due to meningitis, has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering well, reported ESPNcricinfo.

The 54-year-old Martyn was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill and was placed in an induced coma. Later on, the former cricketer woke up from the Coma and was recovering well in the hospital.

Aussie cricketing legend and a former long-time teammate of Martyn, Adam Gilchrist, provided a positive update just before the start of Day 5 of the SCG Test. Gilchrist added that the 54-year-old is recovering well but has a long journey to go.

"A quick update on Damien Martyn. He's ...