Devon Cricket Board - Jamie Overton in England U19 squad

Jamie Overton in England U19 squad

North Devon's seventeen year old all-rounder Jamie Overton has been selected by the England Under 19s. He is a member of a 14-man squad selected to play a seven-match one-day series against South Africa beginning on Saturday July 16 at Edgbaston.

Kent's

all-rounder Adam Ball, 18, will captain the squad and is one of a number of players who have impressed for their counties this season. Also included in the side is 17-year-old left-arm seamer Reece Topley, who made his debut for Essex in April and took 14 wickets in his three opening LV= County Championship matches.

Tim Boon, England Development Programme head coach, said: “Selecting this squad was a very challenging process because of the large group of outstanding players available.“This series provides valuable opportunities for our talented young cricketers to accelerate their learning and progress in world-class environments in both competition and training.
“South Africa will provide us with tough opposition throughout the summer and vital experience on our journey to the U19 World Cup in Australia next summer.
“England Development players are both challenged and supported by a highly specialised management team to take players to the edge of their capabilities in learning to win games of cricket, including areas such as game strategy, leadership, mental toughness and athleticism required at the highest level.
“We want players to take responsibility for their performance and to play with confidence and freedom as they strive to win games of cricket for England.”

Overton and his twin Craig have been making a huge impression this summer playing for the Somerset second team. They are the product of the excellent North Devon Cricket Club's youth section and are playing an important part in the clubs tilt at the Premier League title. Jamie made his county debut for the Devon Under 10s and has subsequently played in every age group through to the twenty-ones. He had an outstanding summer in 2010 playing a vital part in the counties under 17s reaching the national two day semi-final, being named their Player of the Year.

Photographs by Michael Overton

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