1/6/2016 Taylor on the Move AgainBruce Taylor is a former BLACKCAP test cricketer who was a fixture in New Zealand test teams from 1965 -73 playing 30 Test Matches and 2 One Day Internationals during that time. He famously scored a century and took a five wicket bag on his test debut against India in Calcutta in the 2nd test match of the 1965 tour. Bruce scored 105* in the 1st innings and took 5 -86 in India’s 1st innings in match that ultimately ended in a draw. In recent years Bruce has suffered from poor health and has spent significant time in hospital, which has been very challenging for a man who has always been active in life. The constant pressure on his health couple with the time spent in hospital has also severely impacted his ability to work. In early 2016 he had another bypass operation, this time on the femoral artery in his right leg. Unfortunately the operation did not go well due to heart complications, and the lack of blood flow to his leg was becoming life threatening. Bruce made the difficult decision to have his leg amputated below the knee. This was an extremely difficult decision for Bruce which was quite clearly going to have a significant impact on his lifestyle. The Cricketers’ Trust supported Bruce throughout this process and the problems it posed for both he and his wife Annie. The operation took place in Wellington Hospital and after a short time he was transferred to Hutt Hospital to be closer to home and enable Annie to visit him more easily. The focus for Bruce and the Trust post operation was a thorough rehabilitation programme which involved a six week stay at hospital and to then get him home and moving again. Amongst other support, the Trust installed a ramp at his home and purchased a mobility scooter for Bruce. This enabled him to retain his independence and to get moving again. He can now get out of the house, be with Annie in the garden and even get to the local shops. Bruce now has a focus on trying to adapt to an artificial limb and get some normality back in his life. Whilst his general health will always be a challenge, retaining his independence and an active lifestyle is the most important focus for a great cricketer who still closely follows the game he loved. |
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