being bowled out for 101, with Taylor being one of the better performers, scoring 24. Despite the defeat, England won the series 2–1, and Taylor had cemented the number five spot in the side. Retirement from playing On 12 April 2016, it was announced that Taylor had been forced to retire from cricket following the diagnosis of a serious heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), that is similar to that of Fabrice Muamba. His heart rate had reached 265 at some points. Activities after playing retirement After playing retirement Taylor became involved in coaching, gave talks, and appeared as an occasional summariser on the BBC Radio cricket commentary show "Test Match Special." He released his autobiography, James Taylor: Cut Short for White Owl Books in June 2018. He was appointed as a full-time selector for the England cricket team in July 2018. Taylor's role changed to head scout in April 2021. It was announced in October 2022 that he would become batting coach for the Leicestershire first team. Personal life Taylor married his girlfriend Josie in August 2017. They had a daughter in 2022. Career best performances Recognition 2009 PCA Young Cricketer of the Year CWC Young Cricketer of the Year NBC Denis Compton Award Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year References External links James Taylor ECB Profile 1990 births Living people English cricketers English cricket captains Leicestershire cricketers People from the Borough of Melton Cricketers from Leicestershire Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Shropshire cricketers England One Day International cricketers Nottinghamshire cricketers England Test cricketers People educated at Shrewsbury School Sussex cricketers Cricketers at the 2015 Cricket World Cup England cricket team selectors