New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn walked out of the hospital on Wednesday after a bout of meningitis that saw him placed in an induced coma. A two-time World Cup winner, Martyn was admitted to a hospital in Queensland on 27 December after falling ill.

Such was his condition that the doctors had to put him in an induced coma. He came out of the induced coma last week. "The wonderful news is that he has been released from the hospital," former teammate Adam Gilchrist said on Thursday, during Kayo Sports' Ashes coverage.

"He's still got a bit of a journey to go to be fully recovered, but it's terrific and wonderful to know he's back home and his family expresses their gratitude and thanks for all the support," ...