Craig Overton, the England seamer, engaged in a heated online spat with a Somerset fan after their team’s disappointing draw against Worcestershire in the County Championship opener. Despite Overton’s impressive performance with five wickets, Worcestershire managed to escape with a draw, frustrating Somerset.
The draw was particularly frustrating as Worcestershire, despite a massive first-innings deficit of 516 runs, batted for 200 overs across five sessions, with their last pair successfully fending off Somerset’s attempts to secure a win.
In response to a supporter’s criticism, Overton retorted with “You wouldn’t be happy if I bowled from one end all day would you? Why don’t you p*** off and support someone else?”, highlighting the growing tension between him and the fan.
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With his international experience and a reputation as one of the top fast bowlers in the domestic circuit, this fiery exchange has turned the spotlight on Overton’s interaction with fans.