England Men's all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket.
Overton has played 99 First Class matches representing Surrey and Somerset and has played two Test matches for England.
Overton said: "After a great deal of thought, I have decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket. I feel very fortunate to have played 99 first-class matches, including two Test matches for England.
"Red-ball, first-class cricket has provided the foundation for my professional career and has been the gateway to every opportunity I’ve had in the game so far. It’s where I learnt the game, and it fuelled the goals and ambitions that have driven me for so long.
"However, at this stage of my career, with the demands of cricket across a 12-month calendar, it’s no longer possible to commit fully to all formats at every level, both physically and mentally.
"Going forward, my focus will be on white-ball cricket, and I will continue to give everything to play at the highest level for as long as I can."
England Men's Director of Cricket, Rob Key said: “Jamie’s news came unexpected and it is sad to see, as he would have been part of our red-ball plans for the foreseeable future.
“That said, it serves as a reminder of the cricketing landscape we now operate in. We respect his decision and are grateful to him for informing us when he did.”