Overview
Craig Overton (born 10 April 1994) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset County Cricket Club in domestic cricket and has represented the England national cricket team. A right-arm medium-fast bowler who bats right-handed, he is regarded as an all-rounder. He made his international debut for England in December 2017.
Key facts
| Full name | Craig Overton |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 April 1994 |
| Nationality | English |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team | Somerset |
| National team | England |
| International debut | December 2017 |
Background
Overton plays his county cricket for Somerset, one of the eighteen first-class counties in England and Wales. His twin brother, Jamie Overton, is also a professional cricketer who has represented England.
Career
Overton developed his career through the county system with Somerset before progressing to international honours. He made his debut for England in December 2017, joining the senior side as a seam-bowling all-rounder.
Playing style
Overton operates as a right-arm medium-fast bowler, capable of extracting bounce and movement, and contributes with the bat lower in the order as a right-handed batsman. This combination underpins his role as an all-rounder for both Somerset and England.
Significance
Overton is among the contemporary group of seam-bowling all-rounders to graduate from the English county circuit into the national side. Together with his twin brother Jamie, he forms one of the few sets of twins to have played international cricket for England.
Related topics
References
- Craig Overton — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q5181291