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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Jamie Overton sheds weight to fuel England Test ambitions

Jamie Overton is still hopeful of playing all three formats for England (Ricardo Mazalan/AP) - (AP)

Jamie Overton lost 10kg to aid his recovery from the latest stress fracture in his back and give himself the best chance of being an all-format cricketer for England.

A paceman with a flair for big hitting, Overton’s career has been marred by injuries but England’s interest is clear as the 30-year-old has been chosen as a specialist white-ball batter in the last couple of months.

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