Former Test cricketer for Australia Damien Martyn, who was nowhere to be seen in the limelight for quite some time quickly regained everyone’s focus through one of his shortest statements ever.
Thich was quite revealing and caught the attention of everyone especially crickets fans.
The 50 years old who is considered to be one of the most technically sound batsmen in Australia in the late 1990s and early 2000s wrote, “I’m back.”
This marked his return to public communications after quite some time and even without any kind of detail about his illness and treatment news of his return has caused quite some relief to his supporters.
Martyn has been surprisingly low key since his retirement as a professional cricketer in 2006.
Unlike some others in his generation he has chosen to stay out of the limelight and eschew public comment on any aspect of the game which had made him so famous.
Apart from sporadic appearances over the past few years he has been quiet, sparking endless rumor and speculation which ceded to no explanation from the former right hand batsman.
A product of Western Australia, Martyn forged an reputation as one of the most stylish and dependable batsmen of his generation.
He played 67 Tests and 208 one day internationals for Australia accumulating over 13,000 international runs in an era of great success for the national side.
He appeared in World Cup winning teams and was particularly prized for his poise during high pressure run chases with his capacity to anchor an innings when the stakes were highest.
His low key return to public view sparked an outpouring of goodwill from the fans, former teammates and commentators most praising his contribution to Australian cricket and wishing him well.
Martyn has not publicly detailed the nature of his health issues but the reaction underlined the respect he continues to command long after his final international appearance.
Cricket Australia has not made any comment and there is no sense Martyn intends to re engage with the game in any official form.
Those who know Martyn best say his desire for privacy is on standing and that any future involvement would be strictly on his own terms rather than through formal positions.
This episode too, represents a greater change in how ex athletes choose to navigate their life after their active athletic careers.
Constant visibility in the media and general public life and in some cases complete withdrawal has become their deliberate choice.
Fans got everything they needed from this brief message from Martyn.
It not only confirmed he would be there and showed he noticed there was concern around him. It sums up his whole playing career
This message showed there is no change in him as he is on and off the pitch. At times, saying little is better than saying too much.
