England's Overton open to Test comeback under Root and Fleming

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

Fast bowler Jamie Overton said he would consider a return to Test cricket if approached by England's new Test leadership.

England fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has not ruled out a return to Test cricket. Overton put his first-class career on hold at the end of last summer, just weeks after his second Test appearance, and ruled himself out of the Ashes series in Australia that winter. He described the break as indefinite rather than permanent.

Overton told the Press Association he would consider a comeback if captain Joe Root or head coach Stephen Fleming approached him. He said: 'If Rooty or Flem came to me at the start of next year and said, "Would you be interested?" I'd have to have a think about it because everything has gone really well in the last 12-18 months.' Overton added that his body was in good shape and that he had never said a return would be ruled out.

Fleming and Test bowling coach Eric Simons, who have worked with Overton in the Indian Premier League at Chennai Super Kings, are admirers of his, despite England having strong pace-bowling options. Overton praised Fleming's character, describing him as 'very chilled' and 'very calm'.

How it is being reported

• Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asksEngland all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.BBC Sport · 21 Oct, 12:46
• England’s Jamie Overton not ruling out a return to Test cricketOverton said he would ‘have to think about it’ if asked to make a red-ball return.Independent Sport · 21 Oct, 10:52

In this story: Jamie Overton · Joe Root · Stephen Fleming · England

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