The 26-year old England & Nottinghamshire batsmen James Taylor was forced to retire from cricket after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Taylor, who played seven Tests and 27 ODIs for the Three Lions, withdrew from last week’s fixture against Cambridge MCCU with what was believed to be a viral condition. But the scans revealed yesterday that Taylor suffers from ARVC ( Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy ). He has to now undergo an operation, which will take place in coming days.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to this heartbreaking news.
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
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Sad to hear the news @jamestaylor20 was a pleasure playing against you mate. All the best, in our thoughts and prayers.. 🙏
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) April 12, 2016
Sad to hear the news about @jamestaylor20 wishing a speedy recovery.
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) April 12, 2016
I feel for you and my thoughts & best wishes for you @jamestaylor20 .You are a gutsy man and I am sure you will come out a winner from this.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2016
Very sad news about @jamestaylor20!! Devastated for you bud! Get well very soon! 👍🏼
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 12, 2016
Shocked to hear the news about @jamestaylor20
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 12, 2016
Devestated to hear the news @jamestaylor20 forced to retire. Immensely talented, dedicated to his profession and a great lad. Get well soon
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 12, 2016
So sad to see @jamestaylor20 career been cut short because of a heart condition..praying for u champ.#staystrong pic.twitter.com/L6559cpMp4
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) 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
Devastated for my mate @jamestaylor20 having to retire. No one has ever worked harder to achieve his dreams. One of the good guys.
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) April 12, 2016
Really feel for @jamestaylor20 Absolutely devastated for you. https://t.co/Z8HTU5tSAx
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 12, 2016
Genuinely saddened to hear the news about @jamestaylor20. A quality little batsman, and an annoyingly sneaky short leg. Goodluck brother 👍
— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) 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
To say I'm gutted is an understatement! A team mate, room mate and one of the best! Your a tough buggar buddy, stay strong! @jamestaylor20
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) April 12, 2016
Few gutsier cricketers than @jamestaylor20. He'll need all that courage/determination now. Feel so sorry for him. pic.twitter.com/gwWxDQi1cj
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 12, 2016
Unbelievably gutted for u @jamestaylor20. Most dedicated player I have seen, you will succeed in what ever u do next. Get well soon buddy x
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) April 12, 2016
Gutted … @jamestaylor20 is one of the Great people of our great game … The #CricketFamily will make sure we support his every need …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 12, 2016
Hear from England & Nottinghamshire as James Taylor forced to retire aged 26 due to serious heart condition. #SSNHQ https://t.co/kBdlPbBv5f
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 12, 2016
The thoughts of the AOC team are with James Taylor – an absolute top man. Wishing you all the luck in the world. pic.twitter.com/yzdXnUsOxs
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) April 12, 2016
Oh no. That is awful news for James Taylor. So much talent – I really hope he finds something he loves to do.
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) April 12, 2016
Notts & Eng batsman @jamestaylor20 career sadly brought to an end by serious heart conditionhttps://t.co/TsyZYZCA5l pic.twitter.com/si2gTgrT63
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) April 12, 2016
Very sad news about @jamestaylor20 .. A great lad who will be greatly missed on the pitch but hopefully will stay involved with the game ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 12, 2016
Thoughts go out to @jamestaylor20 today. Horrendous news having to retire but thank god it wasn't worse. Stay strong mate & get well soon
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) April 12, 2016
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We're truly saddened to announce James Taylor has been forced to retire through illness: https://t.co/KZlsPAGqmT pic.twitter.com/tQRb3MIYpv
— Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) April 12, 2016
Terrible news @jamestaylor20’s career sadly brought to an end by a serious heart condition
We’re all with you Titch pic.twitter.com/qNa6gFZKGK— England Cricket (@englandcricket) April 12, 2016
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The Team at EssentiallySports wishes James Taylor a speedy recovery.
