"After a great deal of thought, I have decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, the 31-year-old said in a statement. 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."
"Overton's decision means that rather than potentially being part of the squad travelling to Australia for this winter's Ashes he will be free to honour his contract with Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with whom he has spent part of the last two winters he was named the team's MVP earlier this year after taking 11 wickets and scoring 191 runs at an average of 95.5 in the 2024-25 season, when the Strikers finished bottom of the eight-team league."
Jamie Overton is taking an indefinite break from red-ball first-class cricket, citing inability to commit fully to all formats across a 12-month calendar. The 31-year-old will prioritise white-ball cricket and continues to play at the highest level in limited-overs competitions. He will be available to honour his Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League contract, having been named the Strikers' MVP earlier this year after taking 11 wickets and scoring 191 runs at an average of 95.5 in the 2024-25 season. Overton made two Test appearances, including a debut 97 at Headingley in 2022, and has struggled with back injuries limiting long-format appearances.
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