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Overton Announces Indefinite Break From Red-ball Cricket With Immediate Effect
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.
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Wales Cricket Board: England have added spinner Liam Dawson to the squad for the fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India, starting on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
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