Jamie Overton considers Ashes return if Joe Root reaches out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:46 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
England all-rounder Jamie Overton has expressed willingness to return for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root. Overton had taken an indefinite break from red-ball cricket after playing in the team's last Test of the summer in 2025 against India. He continues to focus on limited-overs formats and is part of the squad in the ongoing one-day tri-series in Pakistan. Overton mentioned England's white-ball captain Harry Brook has discussed the idea of his return, indicating he is open to considerations if Root makes a formal request.
- •Overton played his last Test in July 2025 against India.
- •He has been focusing on white-ball cricket since his hiatus.
- •He is currently participating in a one-day tri-series in Pakistan.
- •Overton aims to maintain a strong physical condition for future opportunities.
- •His potential return could strengthen England's lower-order batting.
- 11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
- 11:46 AMBBC Sport — Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
"England all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.
"England all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 11:46 AMOverton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
England all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.
- BBC SportOct 21, 2026, 11:46 AMOverton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
England all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.
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