Former Shropshire batsman James Taylor named England selector
England have named former Shropshire batsman James Taylor as their full-time independent selector.
Former Nottinghamshire star Taylor was forced to retire prematurely in 2016 due to a serious heart condition.
The 28-year-old will work with national selector Ed Smith, who was appointed in April after James Whitaker left the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a restructure.
Smith and Taylor join England coach Trevor Bayliss in completing England's new-look selection panel.
"I'm thrilled to be taking up this role with the ECB and once again supporting the England set-up," said Taylor, who went to Shrewsbury School and played for Shrewsbury.
"This is an important role and it's a huge honour to be appointed.
"I'm excited to be given the opportunity to work alongside Ed Smith and can't wait to get started."
In May, Taylor was one of six former England internationals to be named as scouts, alongside Marcus Trescothick, Chris Read, Glen Chapple, Steve Rhodes and Richard Dawson.
He will now step down from this role to focus on his new position as selector.
