Overview
Jamie Overton (born 10 April 1994) is an English first-class cricketer who plays for Surrey County Cricket Club. A right-arm fast bowler who bats right-handed, he made his senior international debut for the England cricket team in June 2022.
Key facts
| Full name | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 April 1994 |
| Nationality | English |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| Domestic team | Surrey County Cricket Club |
| Former domestic team | Somerset County Cricket Club |
| First-class debut | 2012, for Somerset |
| International debut | June 2022, for England |
| Sibling | Craig Overton (twin brother) |
Background
Overton has a twin brother, Craig Overton, who is also a professional cricketer and plays for Somerset. The brothers came through the county system together before Jamie's later move to Surrey.
Career
Domestic cricket
Overton made his debut for Somerset in the 2012 Clydesdale Bank 40 competition, in a match against Surrey. He represented Somerset across formats before joining Surrey County Cricket Club, the side he currently plays for in English domestic cricket.
International cricket
After several seasons of county cricket, Overton was called up to the senior England side and made his international debut in June 2022.
Timeline
- 10 April 1994 – Born.
- 2012 – Debut for Somerset in the Clydesdale Bank 40 against Surrey.
- June 2022 – International debut for England.
Significance
Overton is among the group of English fast bowlers to have progressed from the county circuit to international selection in the early 2020s. Together with his twin brother Craig, he forms one of the more recognisable sets of siblings in contemporary English cricket.
Related topics
- Craig Overton
- Surrey County Cricket Club
- Somerset County Cricket Club
- England cricket team
- Clydesdale Bank 40