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Jamie Overton Pauses Red-Ball Career, Rules Himself Out of Ashes Tour

Citing year-round demands and a history of stress fractures, the 31-year-old will prioritise white-ball cricket as England rework their Test plans.

Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England Practice Session - Kia Oval, London, Britain - July 30, 2025 England's Jamie Overton during the practice session Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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England's bowler Jamie Overton (second from left) announced break from red-ball cricket
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Overview

  • Overton announced an indefinite break from first-class and Test cricket, stopping short of retirement but removing himself from Ashes consideration this winter.
  • England director of cricket Rob Key said the decision was unexpected and noted Overton had been in their red-ball plans, while stressing the ECB respects his choice.
  • Limited-overs captain Harry Brook said he was surprised by the timing but supported Overton’s move after the player’s recent return in the Oval Test against India.
  • The Surrey all-rounder has two Test caps and 99 first-class appearances, including a 97 on debut in 2022, and has battled multiple stress fractures and recent soreness after a heavy workload in July.
  • He remains in England’s ODI and T20 squads against South Africa and for Ireland, and is set to honour his Adelaide Strikers deal in the Big Bash, where he was named MVP last season.