England all-rounder Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies white-ball series after fracturing his right little finger during the first ODI at Edgbaston. The injury occurred when Overton attempted a sharp return catch off Keacy Carty in just his second delivery of the match.
Injury Confirmed as Fracture, No Replacement Announced
Initially believed to be a dislocation, scans later confirmed that Overton had suffered a fracture. Despite the injury, the 31-year-old returned to bowl with heavy strapping and delivered a remarkable spell, picking up 3 wickets for 22 runs in 5.2 overs — the best figures of the match.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that Overton will now undergo rehabilitation with the medical team and no replacement will be added to the ODI squad. Reserve pacers Matthew Potts and Luke Wood may step in if needed, with Tom Hartley also in consideration.
Overton’s Impact Before Exit
Overton’s short but impactful spell saw him dismiss Roston Chase and Matthew Forde with short balls, and deceive Gudakesh Motie with a clever slower delivery. His performance contributed significantly to England’s 238-run win.
What’s Next for England?
The second ODI is set for Sunday in Cardiff, followed by the third and final match at the Kia Oval on Tuesday. The white-ball tour concludes with the first T20I in Chester-le-Street on Friday.
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