A very bad news has come for England Test cricket lovers. Let us tell you that before the upcoming summer season, the team’s fast bowler Jamie Overton has got injured. Overton’s injury is so serious that he is out of the entire summer season.

Let us tell you that England is going to start its summer season in Test cricket against West Indies from July 10. But before this the team has suffered a big setback. According to the information received, 30-year-old Overton has suffered a stress fracture in his lower back.

He will not be available for England’s Test series against the West Indies and Sri Lanka this summer. It is noteworthy that Overton has played only 1 Test match for England so far, and he played this match against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.

Surrey club issued statement

On the other hand, regarding Jamie Overton’s injury, a spokesperson of his home cricket club Surrey was quoted as saying by India Today – We can confirm that Jamie Overton has suffered a stress fracture in his lower back. There is currently no timeline for his return, but he will continue his recovery under the guidance of the Surrey Medical Department.

So, after playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, the England cricket team is going to host cricket teams like West Indies and Sri Lanka in the home test series. England will be seen playing a three-match Test series against both the teams. The Test series against West Indies will start from July 10, while the Test series against Sri Lanka will start from August 21.