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heart condition.
Scans have shown that Taylor, 26, has a condition similar to the one which affected footballer
Fabrice Muamba.
Taylor, who has played seven Tests and 27 one-day internationals for his country, posted 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!"
Taylor missed his county's pre-season fixture against Cambridge MCCU with what was thought to
be a viral condition.
James Taylor posted on social media shortly after news of his retirement was announced
However, his county revealed he has been diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
Arrhythmia (ARVC) in a statement in which England team director Andrew Strauss spoke about his
"shock" and "sadness".
"Throughout his career, he has constantly impressed with his determination to make the absolute
most of his ability," said Strauss.
"It is immensely cruel that such a hard working player will be unable to fulfil his great potential in
the international arena."
Fabrice Muamba urged Taylor to embrace the next stage of his life after his unexpected news
Footballer Muamba collapsed when his heart stopped for 78 minutes while playing for Bolton
Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
He has since retired from the game.
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Palpitations
Light-headedness
Fainting
Breathlessness