Jamie Overton to join Surrey from Somerset at end of season

Overton: "I needed a fresh challenge to test myself and see how good I can be"

By PA Media

Image: Jamie Overton will join Surrey in November

Somerset pace bowler Jamie Overton will join Surrey at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and will make the switch in November.

Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said: "We're very pleased Jamie will be joining us and I look forward to seeing him perform in a Surrey shirt.

"Jamie is a genuine quick bowler and his pace and bounce gives a real X-factor to his armoury. His style of bowling will be well suited to The Kia Oval pitches.

Image: Overton has taken 164 first-class wickets in his career

"He has all the necessary attributes to play for England and we will be working hard to help him achieve that goal."

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Overton, who has taken 164 wickets in his 64 first-class appearances, added: "From the moment that Alec made contact and talked me through the opportunity, I was excited about coming to Surrey.

"I'm obviously aware of the club's history and success and these were all major attractions for me in moving from Somerset.

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"I needed a fresh challenge to test myself and see how good I can be. I've got high aspirations and I'm hoping that being here and working with all involved on and off the pitch I can achieve those dreams."

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