Monday 2 May 2016 14:12, UK
James Taylor says he is "lucky to be here" after returning to Trent Bridge for the first time since being forced to retire from cricket due to a serious heart condition.
The former England and Nottinghamshire batsman also spoke of the "overwhelming" support he has received and his desire to stay involved in cricket in some way.
"I'm lucky to be here, that's the positive in this situation - that I've managed to battle through what actually went on," he told Sky Sports.
"Obviously, at the forefront of my head is that I can't do what I love to do ever again, which is sad but it's a fact, I know that I'm not physically able to that.
"The condition is ARVC [Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy] and that condition is made worse by exercise, basically, to a level. That's accelerated through extensive exercise so that suggests I probably shouldn't be doing it."
The 26-year-old admitted that it was too soon for him to know exactly what he wanted to do next but insisted that he hoped to remain involved in the sport.
"I've got a massive passion for cricket and a burning desire to always be involved in cricket and be around it," added Taylor.
"Obviously I can't play but in some capacity I'd love to stay in cricket, whatever role that may be. I'm sure in time, I'll think about it.
"It's the first time I've been back on the ground, I've had a few little interviews a couple of days ago but this is the first time I've seen all the lads together. They obviously saw me in hospital over the last couple of weeks, which was nice."
As well as the support of his team-mates, Taylor was also keen to acknowledge all backing he has received and, in particular, the medical help he has had in the past couple of months.
"It has been so overwhelming and amazing," he said. "Obviously, when they told me I could never do what I love to do again and exercise, I was in hysterics but then the following few days since it came out, and ever since, the outpouring of emotion towards me as a person has made it so much better.
"Not only the messages but the support from the hospital, the NHS and everything like that, let alone my family and my girlfriend. I'm lucky that I've got good people around me that have saved my life, kept me going mentally and have put me in a good position to be here today."
