Peter Hayter contrasts the ill-health that ended the career of England selector James Taylor with the self-destructive actions of Alex Hales

Career cut short: James Taylor salutes his ODI ton against Australia
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As James Taylor looked on with an increasing darker expression at the brainless England batting against Australia at Lord’s that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, his discussions with fellow selector Ed Smith would have made interesting listening.
From time to time, indeed, when spied on Sky TV’s cameras, he made sure to keep his h...