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England all-rounder Jamie Overton has chosen to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, which means he will not be available for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia later this year.
The 31-year-old Surrey pacer, who featured in the fifth Test against India at The Oval in July, admitted that his body can no longer cope with the demands of all formats.
Overton has battled recurring back stress fractures throughout his career, restricting him to just two Test appearances.
“After a great deal of thought, I have decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket,” Overton said in a statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
“First-class cricket laid the foundation for my career and gave me every opportunity I’ve had in the game.
“But with the sport now running across a 12-month calendar, it’s no longer possible for me to fully commit to every format, both physically and mentally.
“My focus now will be on white-ball cricket, and I’ll continue giving everything to perform at the highest level for as long as I can.”
Jamie Overton made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2022, impressing everyone with a solid score of 97.
However, his second Test appearance came three years later, when he faced India earlier this summer.
A regular feature in county cricket, Overton has 99 first-class appearances to his name but will now shift his attention to England’s white-ball commitments.
He has been named in the squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting Tuesday at Headingley, followed by the T20Is against the Proteas and the ODI tour of Ireland in September.
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