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Jamie Overton Height, Age, Family, Biography

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Age: 30 Years
Father: Mark Overton
Hometown: Barnstaple, Devon, England

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ProfessionCricketer (Bowling Allrounder)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)6' 5" (196 cm)
Eye ColourLavender Grey
Hair ColourDark Brown
Cricket
International Debut Test- On 23 June 2024 vs New Zealand at Leeds
T20- On 11 September 2024 vs Australia at Southampton
Jersey Number#75 (England cricket team)
Domestic/State TeamFirst-class
• Somerset County Cricket Club
• Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
• Surrey County Cricket Club

Others
• Manchester Originals
• Adelaide Strikers
• Gulf Giants
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Fast
Awards• BBL 13 BKT Golden Arm Award (2024)
• Player of the tournament (The Hundred season 2023)
• The Hundred Men’s MVP Player of the Year Award (2023)
• Most Improved Player award during the Surrey County Cricket Club End of Season Award (2022)
Personal Life
Date of Birth10 April 2024 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024) 30 Years
BirthplaceBarnstaple, Devon, England
Zodiac signAries
NationalityBritish
HometownBarnstaple, Devon, England
SchoolWest Buckland School, Barnstaple, England
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesPlaying video games, Watching movies, Travelling, Listening to music
Social Media• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
Family
ParentsFather- Mark Overton (Businessman)
Mother- Helen Overton
SiblingsBrother- Craig Overton (Professional cricketer) (Twins)
Style Quotient
Car Collection2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jamie Overton

  • Jamie’s interest in cricket grew after watching the 2005 Ashes series.
  • There is a difference of only 3 minutes between the births of Jamie and his brother Craig Overton.

    Childhood photo of Jamie Overton and Craig Overton

  • In 2012, Jamie made headlines against Australia in the ICC U-19 World Cup when he bowled a spell with the speed of 93 mph (150 km/h) and dismissed their top order claiming 2 wickets in the match.
  • Jamie debuted for the Somerset County Cricket Club against Surrey in the 2012 Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament.
  • After playing for 8 years for Somerset, Jamie rejected their new contract and signed a three-year contract with Surrey County Cricket Club on 1 August 2024 ahead of the 2021 season.

    Jamie Overton celebrating after taking a wicket for Surrey County Cricket Club

  • Besides cricket, Jamie has a passion for horse riding and playing golf.

    Jamie Overton with his horse

  • In August 2020, Jamie while playing for Somerset, scored his maiden first-class century in the Bob Willis Trophy. He scored 120 runs off 92 balls after he came to bat at number 10, it was the highest score by a Somerset player at number 10.
  • Jamie was bought by the Manchester Originals for the 2022 season of The Hundred.

    A photo of Jamie Overton bowling for Manchester Originals

  • In September 2023, Jamie signed a contract with the Adelaide Strikers for the 2023-24 Big Bash League.