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    Overton Announces Indefinite Break From Red-ball Cricket With Immediate Effect

    By IANS News September 01, 2025 • 16:06 PM View: 832
    Wales Cricket Board: England’s seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect to focus on playing the shorter formats.

    Overton, who has represented Surrey and Somerset in 99 first-class matches and played two Tests for England since his debut in 2022, said the decision was made after much consideration. The decisions also mean that Overton will not be a part of England’s squad for the all-important Ashes, starting on November 21 in Perth.

    "After a great deal of thought, I have decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket. I feel very fortunate to have played 99 first-class matches, including two Test matches for England.Red-ball, first-class cricket has provided the foundation for my professional career and has been the gateway to every opportunity I’ve had in the game so far. It’s where I learnt the game, and it fuelled the goals and ambitions that have driven me for so long.

    TAGS Jamie Overton Wales Cricket Board County Championship England Test Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League Rob Key England Men
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