Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is set to return to competitive action at the MODUS Super Series International Pairs Tournament in November.
The 16-time world champion will team up with long-time friend Adrian Lewis for the event, which will be held from November 23-28.
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Taylor (right) retired from competitive darts in 2018
Taylor, now 66, retired from the competitive circuit in 2018, five years after winning his final world crown.
But he revealed the opportunity to play alongside Lewis was enough to bring him back to the oche, though this return is unlikely to be a permanent comeback.
Taylor, who has been practising in a pub of late and has a new dartboard in his home, said: “I’ve been asked plenty of times about coming back, but it would have to be for the right reason.
“Adrian is one of the very few people I’d come out of retirement to play alongside, and the MODUS Super Series is the place I wanted to do it.
“We’ve got a lot of history together, we know each other’s games inside out, and I’m looking forward to getting back up there with him.”
Taylor and Adrian Lewis won four World Cup of Darts titles together
Taylor, who recently underwent a successful hip replacement, and Lewis previously teamed up to win four World Cup of Darts titles.
“Phil and I have shared some brilliant moments playing together over the years,” Lewis said.
“So to get the chance to do it again is really special.
“We know what it takes to win as a pair and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do together.”
The MODUS Super Series is not an official PDC event but is set to host an exciting line-up of international players. The full entry list will be revealed on October 10.
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