Published: Apr 13, 2016, 11:43 AM (IST)
Edited: Apr 13, 2016, 12:22 PM (IST)
Cricket world received a massive shock on Tuesday when England and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor announced his retirement at the age of 26 after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition. He has a serious heart condition, ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Arrhythmia). Read more: Twitter reacts to James Taylor’s shocking retirement from all forms of cricket
Taylor’s condition requires him to go for a surgery and posted the following on Twitter:
Safe to say this has been the toughest week of my life! My world is upside down. But I’m here to stay and I’m battling on! #lifestooshort
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) April 12, 2016
Absolutely overwhelmed with all the support I’ve received. You don’t understand how much it means to me and how much it helps! Thank you!
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) April 12, 2016
He also mentioned that he was delighted to receive the support he did following his announcement. Even Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba’s career was cut short by the similar disease after he collapsed on the ground in 2012.
It was under Andrew Strauss’ captaincy, Taylor made his Test debut and the former England captain now happens to be the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director. In a report from AFP, Strauss was quoted as saying, “It is both shocking and saddening to hear that James’ career has been cut short in such a sudden and unexpected manner.”
Taylor has played seven Tests for England and in his 27 ODI appearances for his country, he averages a handsome 42.23. He last played for England in January. We wish the little champion, ‘all the best’!
