Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Barnstaple, Devon, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Jamie Overton
04/09/2026
Jamie Overton was named in England's white-ball squads for the home series against Sri Lanka. The selection indicates he was back in contention for international cricket after his IPL injury setback earlier in the year.
14/05/2026
Jamie Overton was ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a right thigh injury while playing for Chennai Super Kings. He returned to the United Kingdom for further assessment and management, ending his season early despite a strong run of form for the franchise.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" (196 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Lavender Grey |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | West Buckland School, Barnstaple, England |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Family
| Father | Mark Overton (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Helen Overton |
| Siblings | Brother - Craig Overton (Professional cricketer) (Twins) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #75 (England cricket team) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right hand Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Fast | ||||||
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jamie developed a keen interest in cricket after watching the 2005 Ashes series. | |
| 2. He and his brother Craig were born just 3 minutes apart. | |
| 3. In 2012, Jamie gained attention for his 93 mph bowling during the ICC U-19 World Cup against Australia, claiming 2 wickets. | |
| 4. He made his debut for Somerset County Cricket Club in the 2012 Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament. | |
| 5. After eight years, he signed a three-year contract with Surrey County Cricket Club in August 2020. | |
| 6. Alongside cricket, Jamie enjoys horse riding and playing golf. | |
| 7. In August 2020, he scored his maiden first-class century in the Bob Willis Trophy while batting at number 10, making 120 runs off 92 balls, the highest score for that position at Somerset. | |
| 8. Jamie was signed by Manchester Originals for the 2022 season of The Hundred. | |
| 9. He took 34 wickets for Surrey during their title-winning campaign in 2022. | |
| 10. In September 2023, he signed with the Adelaide Strikers for the 2023-24 Big Bash league. |
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