Taylor, who played for England in their most recent Test against South Africa at Centurion three months ago, has seven caps.
The middle-order batsman had to pull out of Nottinghamshire’s opening Specsavers County Championship match at home to Surrey because of illness.
On Tuesday, the county then announced on its website that “specialist scans revealed yesterday that the 26-year-old has the very serious heart condition, ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Arrhythmia).”
Taylor’s absence from Nottinghamshire’s first-class match against Cambridge MCCU last week was thought to be because of a viral condition.
Taylor requires an operation, which will take place soon.
Safe to say this has been the toughest week of my life! My world is upside down. But I'm here to stay and I'm battling on! #lifestooshort ??
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) April 12, 2016
@jamestaylor20 having life is a great option.Retirement is inevitable but for some of us it's just earlier than expected.Enjoy life ??
— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba) April 12, 2016
Very sad news with @jamestaylor20 being forced to retire from all cricket due to a heart condition #GetWellSoon pic.twitter.com/e7KYhNX4Bp
— ICC (@ICC) April 12, 2016
Gutted for @jamestaylor20. Cruel news but he's one of the strongest guys I know with a brilliant family around him #cricketfamily
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) April 12, 2016
To say I'm gutted is an understatement! A team mate, room mate and one of the best! Your a tough buggar buddy, stay strong! @jamestaylor20
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) April 12, 2016
Gutted ... @jamestaylor20 is one of the Great people of our great game ... The #CricketFamily will make sure we support his every need ...
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 12, 2016
James Taylor could catch a bullet! The game will miss him.https://t.co/UomSTz7W5c
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) April 12, 2016
Unbelievably gutted for u @jamestaylor20. Most dedicated player I have seen, you will succeed in what ever u do next. Get well soon buddy x
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) April 12, 2016
@jamestaylor20 legend of a guy!! No one worked harder! ??
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) April 12, 2016
Really feel for @jamestaylor20 Absolutely devastated for you. https://t.co/Z8HTU5tSAx
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 12, 2016
Devastated for my mate @jamestaylor20 having to retire. No one has ever worked harder to achieve his dreams. One of the good guys.
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) April 12, 2016
Such sad news about @jamestaylor20 this morning he will be a big miss stay strong ma boy #givethanksforlife pic.twitter.com/SXMS9cpkxZ
— Chris Jordan (@CJordan) April 12, 2016
Terrible news about @jamestaylor20 , was good to meet and play against you this summer. In my thoughts big guy. Go well Titch.
— Dane Piedt (@dane_piedt63) April 12, 2016
Wishing James Taylor all the very best. He is one of the most decent England cricketers you could wish to meet.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) April 12, 2016
Sad to hear about @jamestaylor20 Wish you well in your battle https://t.co/nwD9lTRFtU
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) April 12, 2016
Cricket has lost an incredibly talented cricketer in James Taylor. Remember how well he played spin in Sharjah. Wish him a speedy recovery.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 12, 2016
So sorry to hear that @jamestaylor20 has been forced to retire. A model pro; hardworking and determined. Short in height, tall in character
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) April 12, 2016
To say I'm gutted is an understatement! A team mate, room mate and one of the best! Your a tough buggar buddy, stay strong! @jamestaylor20
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) April 12, 2016
So sad to hear the news @jamestaylor20 . Will miss you on the field my brother. Hope all goes well. Take care of yourself buddy.
— michael carberry (@carbs646) April 12, 2016
