Published on: Jul 8, 2021 11:56 am IST|Updated on: Jul 8, 2021 11:56 am IST
Craig Overton is a right-arm fast bowler from England. He is tall, aggressive and has the ability to swing the ball both ways while bowling at decent speeds. On typical English pitches, Overton can be a useful component and has proved himself over the years in county cricket. He is also a capable batsman lower down the order. He has been on the fringes of England’s Test squad.
Craig Overton Age
Craig Overton is 27 years old. He was born on April 10, 1994 in Barnstaple, Devon.
6’4”
Format
Wickets
Bowl Avg.
Runs
Bat Avg.
Test Career
9
44.77
124
20.66
F-C Career
359
23.28
2871
22
List A Career
90
31.33
756
22.23
T20 Career
51
31.43
294
15.47
Unmarried
Craig’s twin brother Jamie Overton is also a professional cricketer. He is also a fast bowler and a decent lower order batsman like his brother. Both brothers play their county cricket for Somerset and have done well over the years.
Craig Overton made his first-class debut in 2012 but a stress fracture in 2013 forced him out of action. He was the leading wicket-taker for Somerset in 2015 County Championship with 47 wickets to his name. In the 2016 season, he scored over 400 runs and took 34 wickets in a single season of County Championship. Overton’s best season came in 2017. He picked up 46 wickets at an average of 22.39 despite Somerset having a forgettable campaign.
Craig Overton’s tall height and ability to swing the ball made him a wicket-taker in the county circuit. His consistent all-round performances earned him a Test debut in 2017-18 Ashes series in Adelaide. Overton claimed Steve Smith as his first Test wicket. With the help of his consistent performances for his county and England Lions, Overton earned himself a place in the England ODI team for Pakistan series.
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