The Adelaide Strikers have received a boost with English all-rounder Jamie Overton ruling himself out of the Ashes, meaning he’ll be available for BBL|15.
Overton, who has been re-signed by BBL|15 by the Strikers, has been a regular in England Test squads this year.
As a result, he was set to miss most of BBL|15 due to Ashes duty, but he’s decided on an “indefinite break from red ball cricket”.
“After a great deal of thought, I have decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket,” Overton told The Telegraph recently.
“I feel very fortunate to have played 99 first-class matches, including two Test matches for England. Red-ball, first-class cricket has provided the foundation for my professional career and has been the gateway to every opportunity I’ve had in the game so far.
“It’s where I learnt the game, and it fuelled the goals and ambitions that have driven me for so long.
“However, at this stage of my career, with the demands of cricket across a 12-month calendar, it’s no longer possible to commit fully to all formats at every level, both physically and mentally.
“Going forward, my focus will be on white-ball cricket, and I will continue to give everything to play at the highest level for as long as I can.”
