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Former England wicketkeeper Bob Taylor in hospital following heart attack

Bob Taylor in action for England back in 1985
Image: Bob Taylor in action for England back in 1985

Former England wicketkeeper Bob Taylor is in hospital awaiting a heart bypass operation after suffering a heart attack last Wednesday.

The 73-year-old played 57 Tests and 27 one-day internationals for England as well as playing county cricket for Derbyshire for many years.

Derbyshire chairman Chris Grant said: "Bob is a legend of the game and has been a tremendous supporter of cricket in the county following his retirement from the game.

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"We have passed on the best wishes of everyone associated with Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the county's cricket communities to his wife Cathy and his family and will continue to hold them in our thoughts."

Taylor scored 12,065 runs, taking 1,473 catches and 76 stumpings in a first-class career spanning 639 matches.

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