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Rory Dollard

HISTORICAL FACTS: Jamie overton out of ashes contention after announcing indefinite break from red ball cricket - Caught on Camera

Stepping back: Jamie Overton would have been a strong contender to tour with England in Australia for the Ashes this winter - (Getty Images)

England all-rounder Jamie Overton has taken himself out of contention for this winter's Ashes series - placing his red-ball career on hold in a move that took even his limited-overs captain Harry Brook by surprise.

The pace bowler won his second Test cap against India last month and had a strong chance of featuring in the squad for the hotly-anticipated trip to Australia, despite a mixed outing at the Kia Oval.

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