Published: Apr 12, 2016, 03:56 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 13, 2016, 05:12 PM (IST)
James Taylor was forced to retire from cricket due to a heart condition. This news was first broken by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Twitter. “Taylor’scareer sadly brought to an end by a serious heart condition We’re all with you Titch,” ECB wrote on Twitter. Taylor most recently played for England in an One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and prior to that made his Test comeback against South Africa, a series which England won 2-1. Many took to Twitter to express their grief over this news. Overall, Taylor has played seven Test and 27 ODIs for England. READ: James Taylor retires from international cricket due to serious heart condition
Taylor has never played a T20 International (T20I) for England and did not feature in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2016, where England finished runners-up to West Indies. Taylor recently became the 29th player in First-Class cricket to be dismissed in the 290s when he was dismissed for 291, playing for Nottinghamshire against Sussex. READ: What is arrhythmia?
At 26, he was just at the beginning of his international career. England had a disastrous outing in the ICC World Cup 2015. Taylor however managed to score an unbeaten 98 in their opening match against Australia, but England went down in that match and crashed out in the group stage itself. He is an integral part of the England ODI side, but he was making giant strides in the Test arena as well, which he played recently.
Worcs players and officials saddened by James Taylor’s enforced retirement. Taylor part of Worcs Academy for three years
— Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) April 12, 2016
Really sombre mood at Trent Bridge following the truly terrible news about James Taylor. Wish him all the very very best.
— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) April 12, 2016
Very sad news emerging that 26 year old England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire due to a serious heart condition.
— PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) April 12, 2016
Gutted for James Taylor, here’s hoping he has a full and speedy recovery!!
— William Porterfield (@purdy34) April 12, 2016
Gutted for @jamestaylor20. Cruel news but he’s one of the strongest guys I know with a brilliant family around him #cricketfamily
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) April 12, 2016
Such sad news about @jamestaylor20 this morning he will be a big miss stay strong ma boy #givethanksforlife pic.twitter.com/SXMS9cpkxZ
— Chris Jordan (@CJordan) April 12, 2016
The fact that it’s Taylor makes it even more saddening. Never seen a man with a better work ethic on and off the field
— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) April 12, 2016
@jamestaylor20 so sad to hear mate.god bless and get well soon.
— Lahiru Thirimanna (@thiri66) April 12, 2016
Heartbreaking news about a seriously talented and hard working man. Stay strong my buddy, everyone’s with you @jamestaylor20 #cricketfamily
— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) April 12, 2016
Sad news about @jamestaylor20 , Stay strong my boy and get well soon #tich
— Adil Rashid (@AdilRashid03) April 12, 2016
Terribly sad news coming out of @TrentBridge this morning about @jamestaylor20. We wish him all the best. https://t.co/bO67ORrr6K
— Lancashire CCC (@LancsCCC) April 12, 2016
Very sad news about @jamestaylor20 forced retirement. A talented, gutsy cricketer, wishing him all the best in the future.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) April 12, 2016
@jamestaylor20 having life is a great option.Retirement is inevitable but for some of us it’s just earlier than expected.Enjoy life
— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba) April 12, 2016
@jamestaylor20 my friend my mate my brother my heart is with you and hopefully soon you will be back in field after heart treatment.
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) April 12, 2016
So sorry to hear the awful news about @jamestaylor20. Wishing him a speedy recovery & the very best for the future.
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) April 12, 2016
Taylor too tweeted about his condition saying, “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!”
