Jamie Overton

Jamie Overton (born 10 April 1994) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset County Cricket Club. He is a right-arm fast bowler who also bats right-handed.[1] He made his debut for the county in the 2012 Clydesdale Bank 40 against Surrey.[2] His twin brother, Craig, also plays for Somerset.[3]

Jamie Overton
Personal information
Full nameJamie Overton
Born (1994-04-10) 10 April 1994
Barnstaple, Devon, England
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
RelationsC Overton (Twin brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2012–presentSomerset (squad no. 8)
2019→ Northamptonshire (on loan)
FC debut16 May 2012 Somerset v Surrey
LA debut4 May 2012 Somerset v Surrey
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 67 42 48
Runs scored 1,447 399 164
Batting average 19.03 17.34 13.66
100s/50s 1/7 0/0 0/0
Top score 120 40* 31
Balls bowled 8,782 1,662 937
Wickets 178 57 56
Bowling average 29.38 30.56 26.60
5 wickets in innings 4 0 1
10 wickets in match 0 n/a n/a
Best bowling 6/95 4/42 5/47
Catches/stumpings 36/– 19/– 24/–
Source: CricketArchive, 18 August 2020

Overton began a rise to wider prominence in the cricket world with a hostile spell of bowling in the opening match of the 2012 U-19 World Cup against Australia in Townsville, registering speeds approaching 93 mph (150 km/h) on his way to claiming two top-order wickets via slip catches held by his brother.[4][5]

On 29 May 2020, Overton was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] On 17 June 2020, Overton was included in England's 30-man squad to start training behind closed doors for the Test series against the West Indies.[8][9]

On 1 August 2020, it was announced that Overton had rejected Somerset's offer of a new contract and had chosen to join Surrey on a three year contract ahead of the 2021 season.[10]

References
  1. "Player Profile: Jamie Overton". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  2. "CB40 Group B, Surrey v Somerset at London, May 4, 2012". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  3. "Player Profile: Craig Overton". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  4. "Competitive Overton twins put in creditable show". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  5. "Jamie Overton, Wicket Maiden". YouTube. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. "England Men confirm back-to-training group". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. "Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. "England announce 30-man training squad ahead of first West Indies Test". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  9. "Moeen Ali back in Test frame as England name 30-man training squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  10. "Jamie Overton: Surrey to sign Somerset fast bowler at end of season". ESPN Cricinfo. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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