James Taylor undergoes operation to fit internal defibrillator

James Taylor had to undergo a fresh surgery in order to fit an internal defibrillator to his heart. The operation will help his heart to restart automatically in the event of a stoppage.

Earlier in April, the right-handed batsman was forced to retire from international cricket at the age of just 26 after he was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).

Taylor put up a picture of himself in hospital on Wednesday (June 8) to his followers on Twitter. He also posted a message, “Well, that was the best sleep ever. At the bottom of a very steep hill, I can’t wait to see the view from the top.”

The 26-year-old suffers a rare and serious heart disease, where vigorous exercise can inflame the condition, and may lead to even sudden cardiac arrest.

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He recalls the day when he felt uneasy during one of his practice sessions. He disclosed that it was after the warm up before a county game that he started feeling uneasy and his heart rate went on the rise.

He played seven Tests and 27 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for his country.

Taylor played his final Test match against South Africa in Centurion. However, he fell ill before a warm-up game for his county Nottinghamshire against Cambridge University. Subsequent tests indicated the rare heart condition.

James Taylor suffered this career ending condition at a stage when his career had begun to flourish. A gritty batsman and a fabulous short leg fielder, Taylor had become a regular feature in the England team in all three format.