Nottinghamshire and England batsman James Taylor has retired from all cricket after discovering he has a serious heart condition.
He played 7 tests and 27 One-day Internationals for England before the scans revealed a condition similar to the one that saw footballer Fabrice Muamba collapse.
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| Taylor's post on Instagram earlier today |
Posting on social media he said: "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!"
He was first taken to hospital last week after feeling ill during the pre-season game versus Cambridge MCCU but has since been diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy and will have an operation.
England team director Andrew Strauss spoke about his "shock" and "sadness" at the news.
"Throughout his career, he has constantly impressed with his determination to make the absolute most of his ability,"
"It is immensely cruel that such a hard-working player will be unable to fulfil his great potential in the international arena."
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