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Jamie Overton will focus on white-ball cricket due to physical demands and injury history, having played only two Tests and 99 first-class matches.
- On Monday, Sep 1, 2025, Jamie Overton announced via social media that he is taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, ruling him out of this winter's Ashes tour to Australia.
- Citing workload, Overton explained that the 12-month calendar and five stress fractures risked costing him years of his career, making full commitment impossible.
- Statistics underline his profile: Overton has taken 235 wickets in 97 domestic matches for Surrey, including six five-wicket hauls, and scored 97 on his Test debut in 2022 with only two Test caps.
- Despite stepping back from red-ball action, Overton remains in England ODI squad for the series against South Africa starting Tuesday at Headingley, while selectors must seek red-ball replacements, with Matthew Potts likely moving up this year.
- Focusing on white-ball cricket, Overton aims to pursue ODIs, T20s, and franchise leagues with a goal to be involved in Los Angeles 2028, surprising England white-ball captain Harry Brook who expressed he was shocked by the decision.
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Jamie Overton Steps Back from Red-Ball Cricket: Focus on White-Ball Future | Sports-Games
Jamie Overton Steps Back from Red-Ball Cricket: Focus on White-Ball Future In a surprising move, England fast bowler Jamie Overton has announced an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.Overton, who recently played against India, emphasized the physical and mental demands of balancing all cricket formats as his reasoning.Although his decision caught teammates off guard, Overton is de…
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