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Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asks

Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:46 UTC 1 min read
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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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