James Taylor continuing recovery at home after 'preliminary heart procedure'

James Taylor has left hospital after undergoing a 'preliminary procedure' to aid his recovery from a serious heart condition.

The Nottinghamshire and England batsman was forced to retire last week, at the age of only 26, after being diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).

Taylor originally felt unwell while playing for his county against Cambridge MCCU at Fenner's and learned of the diagnosis after being taken to hospital for tests.

He posted a picture of himself on social media on Thursday outside Nottingham University Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for the last fortnight.

And his county confirmed more details on Friday morning, in a statement that read: "James, who was recently forced to retire from cricket through illness, is now continuing his recovery at home.

"The 26-year-old has undergone a preliminary procedure in hospital and will continue to be tested and monitored to determine future treatment.

"Very best wishes to James from everybody at Trent Bridge as he continues his recovery."