Jamie Overton to replace Plunkett

Somerset pace bowler Jamie Overton has been called up to the England one-day international squad for the remaining two matches in the five-match Royal London One-Day Series against New Zealand. Overton replaces Liam Plunkett who has been ruled out with a thigh strain.

Overton joins his twin Craig Overton in the squad. The 21-year-old brothers are both uncapped at England level.

New Zealand lead the series 2-1 with the next match at Trent Bridge on Wednesday before the series concludes at the Emirates Durham ICG on Saturday. 

Jamie Overton has been selected to join his twin brother Craig in the England squad after injury ruled Liam Plunkett out of the series

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