5 England players who were unlucky not to have played more for their country

#4 James Taylor

James Taylor had to retire from all cricket due to a perilous heart condition

Forced to bid adieu to the game at the age of 26, James Taylor's truncated career is probably the most heartbreaking cricketing story in recent times. Diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Arrhythmia (ARVA), the diminutive batsman retired at a time when he was just beginning to blossom into his own at the highest level.

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Taylor's stop-start Test career traversed from 2012 till early 2016. In his final Test series, he contributed handsomely with his enterprising batting and remarkable close-in catching. The right-hander was at his best in the 50-over format. From 27 ODIs, he scored 887 runs at an impressive average of 42.23.

Were it not for his major heart condition, Taylor could have established himself as an integral member of England's lineup across multiple formats. Instead, he is now part of the selection panel.