England Men’s all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket.<\/p>\n
Overton has played 99 First Class matches representing Surrey and Somerset and has played two Test matches for England.<\/p>\n
Overton said: “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.<\/p>\n
“Red-ball, first-class cricket has provided the foundation for my professional career and has been the gateway to every opportunity I\u2019ve had in the game so far. It\u2019s where I learnt the game, and it fuelled the goals and ambitions that have driven me for so long.<\/p>\n
“However, at this stage of my career, with the demands of cricket across a 12-month calendar, it\u2019s no longer possible to commit fully to all formats at every level, both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n
“Going forward, my focus will be on white-ball cricket, and I will continue to give everything to play at the highest level for as long as I can.”<\/p>\n
England Men’s Director of Cricket, Rob Key said: \u201cJamie\u2019s news came unexpected and it is sad to see, as he would have been part of our red-ball plans for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat said, it serves as a reminder of the cricketing landscape we now operate in.\u00a0We respect his decision and are grateful to him for informing us when he did.\u201d<\/p>\n
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