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London: England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire at the age of 26 due to a serious heart condition.
Taylor forced his way back into Test side last year following a three-year absence and played his part in the series victory in South Africa.
The right-hander represented his country seven times in the longest format of the game, as well as featuring in 27 one-day internationals.
But Taylor has now been advised to call time on his career prematurely after scans revealed what has been described as a "very serious heart condition" known as Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Arrhythmia (ARVC).
He tweeted to say it had been the "toughest week of my life", describing his world as "upside down", but pledged to keep "battling on".
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! — James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) April 12, 2016
England team director Andrew Strauss said: "It is both shocking and saddening to hear that James' career has been cut short in such a sudden and unexpected manner.
"Throughout his career, he has constantly impressed with his determination to make the absolute most of his ability, and it is immensely cruel that such a hard working player will be unable to fulfil his great potential in the international arena.
